Water Quality in Charleston, WV (25979)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 25979.
Active Health Violations
4 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 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
541
Population
14
Water Systems
58
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Wvawc Bluestone Plant
Mountain Creek Lodge
1 health-basedVillage At Rock Ridge Incorporated, The
Pipestem State Park
Pipestem Christian School
Camp Creek State Park Blue Jay
1 health-basedUpshur County Court
Camp Creek State Park Farley Branch
1 health-basedCamp Creek State Park
All resolvedPinnacle Rock State Park
All resolvedClub Minaj
Pipestem Camping Llc
1 health-basedOak Supper Club
Appalachian Folk Life Center
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Charleston (25979) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 58.
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.