Charleston Water Quality
West Virginia
The tap water in Charleston, West Virginia is served by 16 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 387,880 people. 33 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0800 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Charleston, West Virginia is delivered through 16 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 387,880 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Charleston shows 33 total violations across all 16 systems, of which 33 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0800, 0300, 0700, 0200, 2950. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the West Virginia drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST | 209,283 | 0 | Clean |
| WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST | 98,647 | 2 | Health |
| WVAWC NEW RIVER REGIONAL WTR TRTMT PLT | 25,603 | 0 | Clean |
| WVAWC BLUESTONE PLANT | 20,562 | 0 | Clean |
| WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT | 12,174 | 0 | Clean |
| WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES | 7,250 | 6 | Health |
| CLINTON WATER ASSOC - ROUTE 119 | 5,733 | 2 | Health |
| CLINTON WATER ASSOC - KINGWOOD PIKE | 3,100 | 0 | Clean |
| WVAW- GASSAWAY | 2,159 | 0 | Clean |
| WVAWC GLADE SPRINGS DISTRICT | 1,747 | 0 | Clean |
| WVAW - THE MOUNTAIN WATER SYSTEM | 976 | 1 | Health |
| WVAW - VALLEY WATER AND SEWER-DEERWOOD | 219 | 0 | Clean |
| WVAW - DEERFIELD VILLAGE SUBDIVISION | 132 | 20 | Health |
| WVAW - CAVE QUARTER UTILITY | 126 | 2 | Health |
| WVAW - APPLE ORCHARD ACRES | 91 | 0 | Clean |
| WVAWC 5 AND 20 MILE ROAD DISTRICT | 78 | 0 | Clean |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 0800 | 2024-08-10 |
| 0800 | 2024-08-10 |
| 0300 | 2024-01-01 |
| 0300 | 2024-01-01 |
| 0300 | 2024-01-01 |
| 0800 | 2021-01-22 |
| 0700 | 2020-08-28 |
| 0700 | 2020-08-28 |
| 0300 | 2019-09-01 |
| 0300 | 2019-09-01 |
| 0300 | 2019-09-01 |
| 0300 | 2019-09-01 |
| 0300 | 2018-11-01 |
| 0300 | 2018-11-01 |
| 0300 | 2018-11-01 |
| 0300 | 2018-11-01 |
| 0300 | 2018-10-01 |
| 0300 | 2018-10-01 |
| 0300 | 2018-10-01 |
| 0300 | 2018-10-01 |
| 0800 | 2018-04-12 |
| 0800 | 2018-04-12 |
| 0800 | 2018-01-22 |
| 0700 | 2017-11-01 |
| 0200 | 2017-06-28 |
| 0200 | 2017-06-28 |
| 0700 | 2017-06-01 |
| 0300 | 2016-08-01 |
| 0300 | 2016-08-01 |
| 2950 | 2015-10-01 |
| 2950 | 2015-10-01 |
| 0200 | 2014-09-04 |
| 0200 | 2004-09-01 |
TRI Facilities in Charleston
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Mplx Terminals LLC - Charleston Wv Terminal | 4.8K lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.