CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN

PWSID: WV3301933 · Shepherdstown, WV · Serves 4,300 people

Health Violations

CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,300
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Surface Water

CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN (PWSID WV3301933) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 4,300 people in Shepherdstown, WV, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the West Virginia drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2014–2016.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the West Virginia state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
WV3301933
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Shepherdstown, WV
Population Served
4,300
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 4

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN water safe to drink?
CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN serve?
CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN serves 4,300 people in Shepherdstown, WV. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN have?
CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN has 4 total violations on record spanning 2014–2016. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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