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BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,526 people · West Virginia

Water Source
Surface Water
County
—
System ID
WV3303301
Violations
64

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

10

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 14, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
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: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – August 28, 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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 12, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 13, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 SPRINGS CITY OF

Is BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF water safe to drink?

BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF water receives a grade of D (21/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 64 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF detected?

31 contaminants were tested in BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF has 64 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF serve?

BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF serves approximately 3,526 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Berkeley Springs.

What type of water does BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF provide?

BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is WV3303301.

How does BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF compare to other utilities in West Virginia?

BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF scores 21/100 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

Berkeley Springs