Water Quality in Charles Town, WV (25425)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 25425.
Active Health Violations
6 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 99% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
13,332
Population
35
Water Systems
258
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (35)
Charles Town Utilities
Harpers Ferry Nat Hist Park
Corporation Of Harpers Ferry
2 health-basedBlue Ridge Elementary
Page Jackson Solar Elem
Cw Shipley Elementary School
South Jefferson Elementary
Chester G Ott
North Jefferson Elementary School
Blue Ridge Primary School
John Newcomer
Robert A Allen
Westridge Hills Utilities Inc
Allens Wonderland
Harpers Ferry Caverns
J & L Steel Corp Blair Linesto
Mountain Lake Lodge
Harpers Ferry Campsites Assoc
Blue Ridge Bend Family Camping
St Andrews Community Center
Blueridge Mt Country Club Inc
Harpers Ferry Flea Market
D D Kilham
River Country Store
All resolvedRiver Riders
Mountaineer Mini Mart
1 health-basedBakerton Market
1 health-basedBlue Ridge Outfitters
Harpers Ferry Campground
2 health-basedTimber Ridge Grocery
First American Land Corp
92 Diner
Potomac Terrace Water Hoa
Harpers Ferry Job Corps
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Charles Town (25425) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 258.
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.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.