F0/100
MARTINSBURG CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 16,250 people · West Virginia
Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
—
System ID
WV3300212
Violations
91
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 218.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Missed required monitoring deadline
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
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.
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2024 – January 16, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 MARTINSBURG CITY OF
Is MARTINSBURG CITY OF water safe to drink?
MARTINSBURG CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 91 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MARTINSBURG CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in MARTINSBURG CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MARTINSBURG CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MARTINSBURG CITY OF has 91 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does MARTINSBURG CITY OF serve?
MARTINSBURG CITY OF serves approximately 16,250 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Martinsburg.
What type of water does MARTINSBURG CITY OF provide?
MARTINSBURG CITY OF 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 WV3300212.
How does MARTINSBURG CITY OF compare to other utilities in West Virginia?
MARTINSBURG CITY OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our West Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.