Water Quality in Martinsburg, WV (25420)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 25420.

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

4,945

Population

11

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

Berkeley County Pswd-Potomac River

Surface water 34,786 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 3.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Berkeley Co P S W D-Bunker Hill

Groundwater under influence of surface water 34,586 people served
7 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Martinsburg City Of

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 16,250 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.55 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rams Head Inc

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Back Creek Valley Elementary

1 health-based
Groundwater 150 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 2.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1388 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

National Fruit Camp One

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

T And S Acres Water System

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Ruth V Kane

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

National Fruit Corp Two

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

National Fruit Camp Four

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

National Fruit Camp Three

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

5 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1388 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Martinsburg (25420) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

Fewer violations 75th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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