Beards Fork
WV · CDP

Is Beards Fork, WV Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Beards Fork, WV tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.

1Water system
1ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaBeckley, WV
Latest data2024-08-15

Where Does Beards Fork Get Its Water?

Water in Beards Fork, WV is provided by 1 public water system: WVAWC NEW RIVER REGIONAL WTR TRTMT PLT.

How Is Beards Fork Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration).

What's in Beards Fork Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Beards Fork public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 9 µg/L 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L 0 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L 0 ZIPs Within guideline
HFPO-DA 0.005 µg/L 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFBA 0.005 µg/L 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Beards Fork

Current EPA monitoring data for Beards Fork shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.

Best Filters for PFAS Water Profile

PFAS compounds are detected in this water supply. A reverse osmosis (RO) system or an activated-carbon filter specifically certified under NSF/ANSI P473 is required for reliable PFAS reduction. Standard pitcher and faucet filters without P473 certification do not remove PFAS.

Under-sink RO system

8-stage tankless RO system certified to NSF/ANSI 58, reduces 1,000+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, and nitrates.

Pitcher filter

NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Beards Fork Tap Water

Is Beards Fork tap water safe to drink?

Beards Fork tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.

What contaminants are in Beards Fork tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Beards Fork water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Beards Fork get its drinking water?

Beards Fork receives water from one public water system, including WVAWC NEW RIVER REGIONAL WTR TRTMT PLT.

Do I need a water filter in Beards Fork?

Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Beards Fork. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.

How often is Beards Fork tap water tested?

Public water systems in Beards Fork are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2024-08-15.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Beards Fork

Water utilities serving Beards Fork, WV

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline. Outlines appear when service-area boundary data is available for this ZIP.

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