Follansbee Municipal
EPA ID: WV3300506 · 3,145 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Follansbee Municipal (WV3300506): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Follansbee Municipal recorded 3 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 3,145 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Follansbee Municipal Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Follansbee Municipal serves a community with a median household income of $56,338 and an estimated 22,855 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Follansbee Municipal's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 75th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Follansbee Municipal compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
HAA6Br at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Follansbee Municipal (EPA ID: WV3300506) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 3,145 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2023 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| HAA6Br | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by WV or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Follansbee Municipal (WV3300506) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Follansbee Municipal water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Follansbee Municipal; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Follansbee Municipal serve?
Follansbee Municipal serves approximately 3,145 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Follansbee Municipal get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Follansbee Municipal (WV): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3300506/
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