What was found in Martinsburg's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 7590 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5140 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1120 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 853 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 490 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 213.88 µg/L 267% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 153.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 136 µg/L 907% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 78 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 73.2 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 45.26 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 33.56 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 31.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12.57 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 12.43 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.49 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7.4 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.64 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.38 pCi/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.2 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 4 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 2.8 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.21 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.9260 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6810 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.0329 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0073 mg/L 49% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Martinsburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BERKELEY COUNTY PSWD-POTOMAC RIVER | 69,372 |
| MARTINSBURG CITY OF | 16,250 |
| VA MEDICAL CENTER | 2,175 |
| ROCKY GLEN MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNIT | 861 |
| WVAW - VALLEY WATER AND SEWER-DEERWOOD | 219 |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE WATER SYSTEM | 104 |
| BERKELEY ESTATES | 94 |
Frequently asked questions about Martinsburg tap water
Is Martinsburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Martinsburg. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Martinsburg?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Martinsburg, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Martinsburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Martinsburg include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrite. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.