WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY
High Risk2 PFAS compound(s) exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels
This utility has until 2029 to install treatment under the EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule. In the meantime, a point-of-use filter certified NSF/ANSI 58 for PFOA/PFOS provides reliable interim protection.
6
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
22
ZIPs Served
Groundwater
Water Source
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 8.90ppt | 223% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.30ppt | 158% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
HFPO-DA GenX (Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid) | 6.00ppt | 60% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 22800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
ZIP Codes Served by This Utility
24002 24010 24011 24012 24013 24014 24015 24016 24017 24018 24019 24022 24037 24042 24065 24077 24083 24101 24153 24157 24175 24179
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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
VA2770900
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor