Mcdowell County Drinking Water Report Card
Mcdowell County scores 0 out of 100 on WaterViolations.org's Drinking Water Violation Exposure Score. The county has 23 active public water systems serving 14,881 people, with 157 health-based violations on record and 15 systems with active health-based violations.
This is a research signal, not an official safety grade. Contact the water utility or state drinking-water agency for current notices and guidance.
Quote-Ready Local Facts
- 23 active public water systems serve 14,881 people in Mcdowell County.
- 157 health-based violations are on record, or 1055.0 per 100,000 people served.
- 15 systems have active health-based violations in the current dataset.
Score Breakdown
| Factor | Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Health-based violations per 100,000 people | 1055.0 | 60.0 / 60 |
| Systems with active health violations | 65.2% | 40.0 / 40 |
System to Review
The county system with the most health-based violations in this dataset is Mcdowell County Psd Premier, with 30 health-based violations on record.
Reporter Story Kit
Use this section as a starting point for local reporting. These figures are screening signals from EPA SDWIS records, not a substitute for utility notices, state agency guidance, or direct water testing.
Fast local angles
- Ask which systems account for the active health-based violations and whether residents received required public notices.
- Compare older health-based violations with the latest Consumer Confidence Reports for affected systems.
- Ask the state drinking-water agency which violations are resolved, pending, or tied to monitoring/reporting gaps.
Contaminants Driving Health-Based Violations
| Contaminant | Health-Based Violations |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 187 |
Active Health-Violation Systems to Check First
| System | City | Population | Active Health Violations | Active Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary City of | Gary | 1,633 | 26 | 65 |
| Mcdowell County Psd Maybeury | Welch | 1,648 | 8 | 11 |
| Mcdowell County Psd Greenbrier | Welch | 165 | 7 | 14 |
| Mcdowell County Psd Coalwood | Welch | 1,537 | 3 | 7 |
| Mcdowell County Psd Kimball | Welch | 432 | 3 | 5 |
Questions to Ask
- What contaminant or treatment requirement caused each active health-based violation?
- When did the utility notify customers, and where is that notice posted?
- Has follow-up sampling shown the issue is resolved?
- Are private well owners nearby being advised to test for related contaminants?
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Copyable Reporter Summary
WaterViolations.org gives Mcdowell County, West Virginia a Drinking Water Violation Exposure Score of 0/100 (F). The county has 23 active public water systems serving 14,881 people, with 157 health-based violations on record and 15 systems with active health-based violations. The score is based on EPA SDWIS records and is not an official safety grade.