Water Quality: Charles Town, WV
4 water systems • 15,587 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Charles Town has 40 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Contaminant 2920, E. coli, Selenium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 844 violations are on record for 4 water systems serving 15,587 people.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Charles Town
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES TOWN UTILITIES | WV3301905 | Surface Water | 15,220 | 214 |
| CHARLES TOWN UTL-GLEN HAVEN UTILITIES | WV3301909 | Groundwater | 195 | 149 |
| CHARLES TOWN UTL-CAVALAND SUBDIVISION | WV3301972 | Groundwater | 107 | 26 |
| POTOMAC FARMS WATER CO | WV3301947 | Groundwater | 65 | 455 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.