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Non-Transient Non-Community Water System · PWS WV3301520

Mountaineer Park Inc

New Cumberland, West Virginia 26047 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 5,760 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

5,760
People served
332
EPA violations
11
Health-based
4 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 332 drinking-water violations at Mountaineer Park Inc, 3% of them health-based - above the West Virginia per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 4 PFAS compounds.

332
Total EPA violations on record
3%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
5,760
People served by this system
4
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Mountaineer Park Inc

Mountaineer Park Inc is a private-owned non-transient non-community water system that delivers drinking water to 5,760 residents in New Cumberland, West Virginia (Hancock County) through 60 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 332 total violations for this system , of which 11 (3%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 305 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2023.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 50 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 4 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 12.2 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

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%).

Mountaineer Park Inc's 332 violations sit above 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.

PFAS Detected

4 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
5,760
Total Violations
332
Health-Based Violations
11
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Non-Transient Non-Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
60
County
Hancock
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
7
Monitoring Violations
305
Treatment Tech Violations
4

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 50 2002
Nitrate MR 17 2011
Lead and Copper Rule MR 16 2020
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 13 2023
Trichloroethylene MR 11 2023
Arsenic MR 8 1996
Barium MR 8 1996
Chromium MR 8 1996
Fluoride MR 8 1996
Mercury MR 8 1996
Nickel MR 8 1996
Beryllium, Total MR 8 1996
Thallium, Total MR 8 1996
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 8 2011
Public Notice Other 8 2018
Groundwater Rule MR 8 2016
TTHM MR 8 2018
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 8 2018
Cadmium MR 8 1996
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 8 1996
Antimony, Total MR 8 1996
Selenium MR 8 1996
CYANIDE MR 8 2017
Coliform (TCR) MCL 7 2001
Styrene MR 5 2014
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 2015
Revised Total Coliform Rule TT 4 2017
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 4 1996
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 4 1996
Vinyl chloride MR 4 1996

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 7 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/26/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/26/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/26/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/26/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/26/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/26/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/26/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/26/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/26/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/26/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/26/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/26/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/26/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/26/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/26/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/26/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/26/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/26/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/26/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/26/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/26/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/19/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/19/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/19/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 2/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 2/12/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 2/12/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 2/12/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 2/12/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 2/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 2/12/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 2/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 2/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 2/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 2/12/2024 8.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFOS 2/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 2/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 2/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 2/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 2/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 2/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 2/12/2024 3.50 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
4:2 FTS 2/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 2/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 2/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 2/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 2/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 2/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 2/12/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 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 Mountaineer Park Inc.

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 WV3301520 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
2023 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 13 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 2981
2023 Trichloroethylene MR 11 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 2984
2020 Lead and Copper Rule MR 16 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 5000
2018 Public Notice Other 8 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 7500
2018 TTHM MR 8 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 2950
2018 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 8 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 2456
2017 CYANIDE MR 8 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 1024
2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule TT 4 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 8000
2016 Groundwater Rule MR 8 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 0700
2015 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 7000
2014 Styrene MR 5 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 2996
2014 Chlordane MR 1 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 2959
2011 Nitrate MR 17 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 1040
2011 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 8 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 2968
2002 Coliform (TCR) MR 50 SDWIS / WV3301520 / 3100

How Mountaineer Park Inc Compares

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

Metric Mountaineer Park Inc West Virginia avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 332 242.4 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 11 14.8 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 4 compounds 45.1% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 5,760 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 Mountaineer Park Inc water safe to drink?
Mountaineer Park Inc (PWS ID: WV3301520) has 332 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 4 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 5,760 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Mountaineer Park Inc serve?
Mountaineer Park Inc serves 5,760 people in New Cumberland, West Virginia. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 60 service connections.
What type of violations does Mountaineer Park Inc have?
Mountaineer Park Inc has 332 total violations: 11 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 305 monitoring/reporting violations, and 4 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Mountaineer Park Inc water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 4 PFAS compounds in Mountaineer Park Inc's water supply: PFOA, PFHpA, PFBS, PFHxA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Mountaineer Park Inc use?
Mountaineer Park Inc uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Non-Transient Non-Community Water System, serving the same people for at least 6 months per year.
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.
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.