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COWEN PSD

PWS ID: WV3305103 · COWEN, West Virginia 26206

COWEN PSD serves 3,098 people in COWEN, West Virginia using Surface Water water sources. It has 557 recorded EPA violations, including 16 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: COWEN PSD

COWEN PSD is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,098 residents in COWEN, West Virginia (Webster County) through 1,427 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 557 total violations for this system , of which 16 (3%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 492 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), recorded in 34 violations (MR). 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. COWEN PSD's 557 violations sit above 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
3,098
Total Violations
557
Health-Based Violations
16
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,427
County
Webster
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
492
Treatment Tech Violations
16

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 34 2021
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 31 2021
TTHM MR 30 2021
Public Notice Other 24 2023
CARBON, TOTAL MR 19 2023
Chlorine MR 17 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 17 2020
Lead and Copper Rule MR 11 2020
Chromium MR 10 2022
Mercury MR 10 2022
Antimony, Total MR 10 2022
Beryllium, Total MR 10 2022
Selenium MR 10 2022
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 10 2022
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 10 2022
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 10 2022
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 10 2022
Vinyl chloride MR 10 2022
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 10 2022
Carbon tetrachloride MR 10 2022
Trichloroethylene MR 10 2022
Tetrachloroethylene MR 10 2022
Benzene MR 10 2022
Styrene MR 10 2022
Barium MR 10 2022
Cadmium MR 10 2022
Nickel MR 10 2022
Thallium, Total MR 10 2022
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 10 2022
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 10 2022

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHxA 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
PFEESA 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
PFPeS 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 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
PFHxS 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
PFOS 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 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
lithium 7/22/2024 <9 µg/L 9 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
PFOA 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
PFMPA 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 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
HFPO-DA 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 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
NEtFOSAA 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/22/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 4/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 4/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 4/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 4/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 4/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 4/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 4/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 4/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 4/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 4/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 4/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 4/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 4/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 4/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 4/22/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 4/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 4/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 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 COWEN 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 WV3305103 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
2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 9 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 7000
2023 Public Notice Other 24 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 7500
2023 CARBON, TOTAL MR 19 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 2920
2023 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 0300
2022 Chromium MR 10 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 1020
2022 Mercury MR 10 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 1035
2022 Antimony, Total MR 10 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 1074
2022 Beryllium, Total MR 10 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 1075
2022 Selenium MR 10 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 1045
2022 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 10 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 2378
2022 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 10 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 2380
2022 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 10 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 2964
2022 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 10 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 2968
2022 Vinyl chloride MR 10 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 2976
2022 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 10 SDWIS / WV3305103 / 2979

How COWEN PSD Compares

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

Metric COWEN PSD West Virginia avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 557 242.4 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 16 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 3,098 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 COWEN PSD water safe to drink? ▼
COWEN PSD (PWS ID: WV3305103) has 557 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 3,098 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does COWEN PSD serve? ▼
COWEN PSD serves 3,098 people in COWEN, West Virginia. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 1,427 service connections.
What type of violations does COWEN PSD have? ▼
COWEN PSD has 557 total violations: 16 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 492 monitoring/reporting violations, and 16 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in COWEN PSD water? ▼
No. COWEN PSD was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does COWEN PSD use? ▼
COWEN 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.

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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.

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