Keyser Water Quality

West Virginia

Health Violations

The tap water in Keyser, West Virginia is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 6,722 people. 6 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0700 in 2021. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

4
Water Systems
6,722
Population Served
6
Total Violations
6
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Keyser, West Virginia is delivered through 4 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 6,722 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 Keyser shows 6 total violations across all 4 systems, of which 6 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 0700, 0800. 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
KEYSER CITY OF 4,796 5 Health
FOUNTAIN PSD 1,001 0 Clean
FOUNTAIN PSD BURLINGTON 793 0 Clean
KNOBLEY WATER SYSTEM 132 1 Health

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
0700 2021-09-01
0800 2020-07-24
0800 2020-07-24
0800 2020-07-24
0800 2017-06-29
0800 2017-06-29

TRI Facilities in Keyser

Facility Total Releases
Kingsford Manufacturing Co 848 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keyser, West Virginia water safe to drink?
Keyser is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 6,722 people. 6 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 Keyser have?
Keyser water systems have a total of 6 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 6 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Keyser water?
Health-based violations for Keyser water systems include the following contaminants: 0700, 0800. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Keyser?
4 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Keyser, West Virginia, collectively covering approximately 6,722 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Keyser get its drinking water?
Keyser's water supply comes from 4 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 Keyser?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Keyser, West Virginia, reporting a combined 848 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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