Water Quality in Charleston, WV (25177)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 25177.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 59 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 93% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

22,665

Population

6

Water Systems

60

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Wvawc-Kanawha Valley Dist

All resolved
Surface water 209,283 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Putnam P S D

All resolved
Surface water 24,020 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

St Albans Water

1 health-based
Surface water 13,758 people served
53 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Appalachian Ohio Power Company

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

Saint Albans Water

Purchased surface water 425 people served
0 violations

Ymca Day Camp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

3 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Charleston (25177) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 60.

Fewer violations 93th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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