Charles Town Utilities
EPA ID: WV3301905 · 15,220 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Charles Town Utilities (WV3301905): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. 1 open EPA finding remain on record at Charles Town Utilities - the utility supplies approximately 15,220 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Charles Town Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Charles Town Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $101,020 and an estimated 20,273 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Charles Town Utilities's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Charles Town Utilities compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 1006 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.006 mg/L. Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Charles Town Utilities (EPA ID: WV3301905) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 15,220 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 25414 in Charles Town.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 31 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Chlorite | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1006 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 11, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | No |
| Contaminant 1006 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | Yes |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.
Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0006 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by WV or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 25414 - Charles Town
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Charles Town Utilities (WV3301905) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charles Town Utilities water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Charles Town Utilities serve?
Charles Town Utilities serves approximately 15,220 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does Charles Town Utilities get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Charles Town Utilities (WV): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3301905/
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