Martinsburg Water Quality
West Virginia
The tap water in Martinsburg, West Virginia is served by 12 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 93,574 people. 4 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0700 in 2021. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Martinsburg, West Virginia is delivered through 12 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 93,574 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 Martinsburg shows 4 total violations across all 12 systems, of which 4 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. 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERKELEY COUNTY PSWD-POTOMAC RIVER | 34,786 | 0 | Clean |
| BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL | 34,586 | 0 | Clean |
| MARTINSBURG CITY OF | 16,250 | 2 | Health |
| WOODS HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION 2 | 3,300 | 0 | Clean |
| VA MEDICAL CENTER | 2,175 | 0 | Clean |
| BERKELEY CO PSWD-GLENWOOD FOREST | 1,102 | 0 | Clean |
| ROCKY GLEN MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNIT | 861 | 0 | Clean |
| TRI LAKE HOLDINGS, INC. | 139 | 0 | Clean |
| SKY LINE VILLAGE MHP | 120 | 0 | Clean |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE WATER SYSTEM | 104 | 0 | Clean |
| MORGAN VILLAGE MHP | 98 | 1 | Health |
| JUDY LYNN MHP | 53 | 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 | 2021-11-21 |
| 0700 | 2020-03-01 |
| 0800 | 2020-01-28 |
| 0800 | 2017-01-03 |
TRI Facilities in Martinsburg
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Quad/graphics Inc | 426.5K lbs |
| Continental Brick Co | 320.8K lbs |
| Argos USA - Martinsburg | 262.9K lbs |
| Maax US Corp. | 107.1K lbs |
| Ecolab Inc | 12.4K lbs |
| Chem-Pak Inc | 3.8K lbs |
| Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives | 1.6K lbs |
| Associated Asphalt Martinsburg LLC | 164 lbs |
| Concrete Pipe & Precast Llc-Martinsburg Precast Plant | 0 lbs |
| Variform Inc. | 0 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.