Berkeley County Drinking Water Report Card
Berkeley County scores 5 out of 100 on WaterViolations.org's Drinking Water Violation Exposure Score. The county has 23 active public water systems serving 97,328 people, with 21 health-based violations on record and 4 systems with active health-based violations.
This is a research signal, not an official safety grade. Contact the water utility or state drinking-water agency for current notices and guidance.
Quote-Ready Local Facts
- 23 active public water systems serve 97,328 people in Berkeley County.
- 21 health-based violations are on record, or 21.6 per 100,000 people served.
- 4 systems have active health-based violations in the current dataset.
Score Breakdown
| Factor | Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Health-based violations per 100,000 people | 21.6 | 60.0 / 60 |
| Systems with active health violations | 17.4% | 34.8 / 40 |
System to Review
The county system with the most health-based violations in this dataset is G and E MHP, with 6 health-based violations on record.
Reporter Story Kit
Use this section as a starting point for local reporting. These figures are screening signals from EPA SDWIS records, not a substitute for utility notices, state agency guidance, or direct water testing.
Fast local angles
- Ask which systems account for the active health-based violations and whether residents received required public notices.
- Compare older health-based violations with the latest Consumer Confidence Reports for affected systems.
- Ask the state drinking-water agency which violations are resolved, pending, or tied to monitoring/reporting gaps.
Contaminants Driving Health-Based Violations
| Contaminant | Health-Based Violations |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 |
Active Health-Violation Systems to Check First
| System | City | Population | Active Health Violations | Active Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G and E MHP | Inwood | 235 | 1 | 2 |
| River Bend Membership Corporation | Hagerstown | 2,500 | 1 | 5 |
| Springer Run Park LLC | Hedgesville | 150 | 1 | 2 |
| Back Creek Valley Elementary | Martinsburg | 150 | 1 | 3 |
Questions to Ask
- What contaminant or treatment requirement caused each active health-based violation?
- When did the utility notify customers, and where is that notice posted?
- Has follow-up sampling shown the issue is resolved?
- Are private well owners nearby being advised to test for related contaminants?
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Copyable Reporter Summary
WaterViolations.org gives Berkeley County, West Virginia a Drinking Water Violation Exposure Score of 5/100 (F). The county has 23 active public water systems serving 97,328 people, with 21 health-based violations on record and 4 systems with active health-based violations. The score is based on EPA SDWIS records and is not an official safety grade.