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MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK

PWS ID: WV3302714 · POINT PLEASANT, West Virginia 25550

MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK serves 2,039 people in POINT PLEASANT, West Virginia using Groundwater water sources. It has 41 recorded EPA violations, including 7 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK

MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 2,039 residents in POINT PLEASANT, West Virginia (Mason County) through 894 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 41 total violations for this system , of which 7 (17%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 7 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2019.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 7 violations (MCL, health-based). 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. MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK's 41 violations sit below the West Virginia average. Statewide, 46 of 102 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (45.1%). 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
2,039
Total Violations
41
Health-Based Violations
7
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
894
County
Mason
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
7
Monitoring Violations
7
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 7 2014
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 2019
Groundwater Rule Other 4 2014
Coliform (TCR) MR 3 1998
Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 2010
Radium-228 MR 1 2014
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 2014

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 60 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFOS 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 7/22/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/22/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 7/22/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/22/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 7/22/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 7/22/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/22/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 1/23/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 1/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 1/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 1/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 1/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 1/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 1/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 1/23/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 1/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 1/23/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 1/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 1/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 1/23/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 1/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 1/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 1/23/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 1/23/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 1/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 1/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 1/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 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 MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK.

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 WV3302714 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
2019 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 SDWIS / WV3302714 / 7000
2014 Coliform (TCR) MCL 7 SDWIS / WV3302714 / 3100
2014 Groundwater Rule Other 4 SDWIS / WV3302714 / 0700
2014 Radium-228 MR 1 SDWIS / WV3302714 / 4030
2014 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 SDWIS / WV3302714 / 4000
2010 Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 SDWIS / WV3302714 / 5000
1998 Coliform (TCR) MR 3 SDWIS / WV3302714 / 3100

How MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK Compares

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

Metric MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK West Virginia avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 41 242.4 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 7 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 2,039 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
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK water safe to drink? ▼
MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK (PWS ID: WV3302714) has 41 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 2,039 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK serve? ▼
MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK serves 2,039 people in POINT PLEASANT, West Virginia. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 894 service connections.
What type of violations does MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK have? ▼
MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK has 41 total violations: 7 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 7 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK water? ▼
No. MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK use? ▼
MASON CO PSD-CRAB CREEK uses Groundwater 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.

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