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BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 34,586 people · West Virginia

Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
—
System ID
WV3300202
Violations
38

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

6

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024 – September 26, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL

Is BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL water safe to drink?

BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL water receives a grade of D (39/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 38 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL detected?

69 contaminants were tested in BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL have any EPA violations?

Yes, BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL has 38 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 5 are health-based violations.

How many people does BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL serve?

BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL serves approximately 34,586 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 2 communities: Inwood, Baker Heights.

What type of water does BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL provide?

BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL sources its water from groundwater under influence of surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is WV3300202.

How does BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL compare to other utilities in West Virginia?

BERKELEY CO P S W D-BUNKER HILL scores 39/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our West Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

InwoodBaker Heights