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Community Water System · PWS WV3301042

Gauley River Psd

Swiss, West Virginia 26690 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 3,944 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

3,944
People served
79
EPA violations
14
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 79 drinking-water violations at Gauley River Psd, 18% of them health-based - below the West Virginia per-system average.

79
Total EPA violations on record
18%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
3,944
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Gauley River Psd

Gauley River Psd is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,944 residents in Swiss, West Virginia (Fayette County) through 1,307 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 79 total violations for this system , of which 14 (18%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 32 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Public Notice, recorded in 15 violations (Other). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across West Virginia, EPA tracks 774 public water systems serving 1,597,057 people, with 187,590 cumulative violations and 11,480 health-based violations on record. About 99% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 242.4 violations. Statewide, 46 of 102 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (45.1%).

Gauley River Psd's 79 violations sit below the West Virginia average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
3,944
Total Violations
79
Health-Based Violations
14
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,307
County
Fayette
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
32
Treatment Tech Violations
14

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Public Notice Other 15 2025
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 12 2023
Chlorine MR 9 2024
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 7 2024
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 2014
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 2021
Lead and Copper Rule MR 4 2024
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 2025
Revised Total Coliform Rule TT 2 2024

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 232 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFOS 9/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/27/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/27/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/27/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/27/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/27/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/27/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/27/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/27/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/27/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/27/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/27/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/27/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/27/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Gauley River Psd.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID WV3301042 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

West Virginia Drinking Water Authority

West Virginia's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find WV regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2025 Public Notice Other 15 SDWIS / WV3301042 / 7500
2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 SDWIS / WV3301042 / 7000
2024 Chlorine MR 9 SDWIS / WV3301042 / 0999
2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 7 SDWIS / WV3301042 / 0200
2024 Lead and Copper Rule MR 4 SDWIS / WV3301042 / 5000
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule TT 2 SDWIS / WV3301042 / 8000
2023 Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 12 SDWIS / WV3301042 / 0800
2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 6 SDWIS / WV3301042 / 2456
2014 Coliform (TCR) MR 6 SDWIS / WV3301042 / 3100

How Gauley River Psd Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Gauley River Psd West Virginia avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 79 242.4 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 14 14.8 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 45.1% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 3,944 2,063 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 774 regulated public water systems in West Virginia.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gauley River Psd water safe to drink? ▼
Gauley River Psd (PWS ID: WV3301042) has 79 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 3,944 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Gauley River Psd serve? ▼
Gauley River Psd serves 3,944 people in Swiss, West Virginia. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 1,307 service connections.
What type of violations does Gauley River Psd have? ▼
Gauley River Psd has 79 total violations: 14 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 32 monitoring/reporting violations, and 14 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Gauley River Psd water? ▼
No. Gauley River Psd was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Gauley River Psd use? ▼
Gauley River Psd uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.