Public water system · WV3305007
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At a glance
Town of Wayne Water (PWSID WV3305007) is an active community water system in Wayne County, West Virginia. It reports serving 5,519 people through 2,237 service connections. Its primary water source is surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 12 are health-based, and the most recent began in August 2025.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
5,519
Service connections
2,237
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Town of Wayne Water compare with other water systems in Wayne County?
By EPA's size categories, Town of Wayne Water is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Wayne County has 11 active public water systems, and Town of Wayne Water is the 3rd-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 72% above the county average of 3,202 people per system, and accounts for 16% of the 35,222 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across West Virginia, the 791 active systems average 2,032 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Town of Wayne Water is about 18% below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. West Virginia has 427 active community water systems, 54% of the state's 791 active systems. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. 110 West Virginia systems (14%) list surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Town of Wayne Water?
EPA lists Town of Wayne Water as owned by a local government. The WV state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 7 of the 11 active systems in Wayne County (64%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Town of Wayne Water have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 12 are health-based, and the most recent began in August 2025. The violations listed here began between August 2025 and August 2025. By type: 12 required treatment not met. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (12 of them). EPA lists 12 as unaddressed. Unaddressed means the violation is not resolved or archived and is not yet covered by formal enforcement.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-13 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-13 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-13 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-13 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-13 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-13 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-13 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-13 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-13 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-13 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-13 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Unaddressed |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Town of Wayne Water: frequently asked questions
Who runs Town of Wayne Water?
Town of Wayne Water (PWSID WV3305007) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the WV state drinking water program.
How many people does Town of Wayne Water serve?
Town of Wayne Water reports serving 5,519 people through 2,237 service connections in Wayne County, West Virginia.
Where does Town of Wayne Water get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs.
Does Town of Wayne Water have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 12 are health-based, and the most recent began in August 2025. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is Town of Wayne Water's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 12 are health-based, and the most recent began in August 2025. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the WV state drinking water program.
Where can I find Town of Wayne Water's water quality report?
As a community water system, Town of Wayne Water must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Wayne County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenova Municipal Water | Wayne | 11,192 | Community | Surface water |
| Lavalette Psd | Wayne | 7,455 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Crum Psd | Wayne | 3,463 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Hershel Woody Williams Vamc | Wayne | 1,759 | Non-transient non-community | Purchased surface water |
| Fort Gay Water Works | Wayne | 1,600 | Community | Surface water |
| Ceredo Water Works | Wayne | 1,472 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Wayne Water Town of, PWSID WV3305007, West Virginia”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/west-virginia/wayne-water-town-of-wv3305007 (data as of October 1, 2026).