Clarksburg Water Quality

West Virginia

Health Violations

The tap water in Clarksburg, West Virginia is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 22,111 people. 23 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

5
Water Systems
22,111
Population Served
23
Total Violations
23
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Clarksburg, West Virginia is delivered through 5 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 22,111 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 Clarksburg shows 23 total violations across all 5 systems, of which 23 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 2950, 5000. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are 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
CLARKSBURG WATER BOARD 18,006 0 Clean
SHORTLINE PSD 2,727 19 Health
SUMMIT PARK PSD 827 4 Health
EAST VIEW PSD 194 393 0 Clean
EAST VIEW PSD 172 158 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
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-01-01
2950 2017-01-01
2950 2016-10-01
2950 2016-10-01
2950 2016-07-01
2950 2016-07-01
2950 2016-01-01
2950 2016-01-01
2950 2015-10-01
2950 2015-10-01
5000 1995-01-01

TRI Facilities in Clarksburg

Facility Total Releases
Agama Glass Technologies LLC 6.0K lbs
Stockmeier Urethanes USA Inc 3.2K lbs
Skana Aluminum Co 26 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarksburg, West Virginia water safe to drink?
Clarksburg is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 22,111 people. 23 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Clarksburg have?
Clarksburg water systems have a total of 23 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 23 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Clarksburg water?
Health-based violations for Clarksburg water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Clarksburg?
5 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Clarksburg, West Virginia, collectively covering approximately 22,111 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Clarksburg get its drinking water?
Clarksburg's water supply comes from 5 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Clarksburg?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Clarksburg, West Virginia, reporting a combined 9.2K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

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.

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