Water Quality

Drinking Water Quality

Sugar Lane Water Association purchases treated drinking water from the Town of Rivesville and distributes it to members in the Sugar Lane, Morgan Ridge, and Parker Run communities. SLWA is responsible for operating and maintaining its distribution system and completing applicable water quality monitoring, testing, and reporting requirements.

Water Quality Monitoring & Testing

SLWA conducts monitoring and testing as required by the West Virginia Department of Health and applicable federal drinking water regulations.

The Water Operator performs:

• Chlorine residual monitoring (daily)

• Disinfectant byproduct testing (monthly)

• Bacteriological sampling (monthly)

• Lead and copper monitoring (every 3 years)

• Other monitoring and reporting required by regulatory authorities

Monitoring and testing requirements are established by regulatory authorities and may change based on applicable rules and system conditions.

Consumer Confidence Reports

Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs) provide annual information about drinking water quality, including the water source, monitoring results, and compliance with applicable drinking water standards. 2026 Consumer Confidence Report

Water Quality Reports

SLWA Water Quality Reports can be viewed on the WV DOH Drinking Water Viewer: WV DOH Drinking Water Viewer

Water Quality Advisories

If water quality conditions require public notification, SLWA is responsible for notifying affected members in accordance with applicable requirements. Water quality advisories and related instructions will also be posted on the Water Service Announcements page when appropriate.

Additional Information

Members with questions about the drinking water quality, monitoring, or published reports can contact the SLWA at wvsugarlanewater@proton.me.

State and federal drinking water standards are available from the West Virginia Department of Health and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on their website: oehs.wvdhhr.org

Last Updates: October 18, 2026