City of Martinsburg (WV) Water Quality

City of Martinsburg is a large public water system in EPA region 3 that provides tap water for the 25402 zip codes. It has 8 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 6.5 µg/L. There were 1 contamintants found in the City of Martinsburg water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (8)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (8)

1,3-butadiene (8)

1,4-dioxane (8)

1-butanol (7)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (8)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (11)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (11)

2-methoxyethanol (7)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (7)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (11)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (8)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (6)

anatoxin-a (16)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (8)

bromomethane (8)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorate (16)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (8)

chloromethane (8)

chlorpyrifos (6)

chromium (16)

chromium-6 (16)

cobalt (16)

cylindrospermopsin (16)

dimethipin (6)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (11)

ethoprop (6)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (7)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (7)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (7)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (8)

lithium (8)

Manganese (8)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (17)

molinate (11)

molybdenum (16)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

nitrobenzene (17)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (8)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (6)

perchlorate (17)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (8)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (8)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (8)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (16)

perfluorobutanoic acid (8)

perfluorodecanoic acid (8)

perfluorododecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (16)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (16)

perfluorohexanoic acid (8)

perfluorononanoic acid (16)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (16)

perfluorooctanoic acid (16)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoropentanoic acid (8)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (8)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (8)

profenofos (6)

quinoline (8)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (11)

strontium (16)

tebuconazole (6)

terbacil (11)

total microcystins (14)

Total Permethrin (6)

tribufos (6)

vanadium (16)

Sampling Facilities

Kilmer Spring TP
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

EP after TreatmentEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Big Springs TP
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

EP after TreatmentEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Berkeley Heights Elementary SchoolDistribution System (DS)
Sheetz (King Street)Distribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Boyd Orchard SchoolMaximum Residence Time (MR)
Wastewater Treatment PlantMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Kilmer Spring Treatment Plant
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Entry Point #2 after TreatmentEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Entry Pt. Aftr TrtmtEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Big Spring Source Treatment Plant
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

Entry Point #1 after TreatmentEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
Entry Pt. Aftr TrtmtEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TREATMENT PLANT- KILMER SPRING
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

TREATMENT PLANT- KI EP002Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TREATMENT PLANT- BIG SPRING SOURCE WELL
Ground Water (Under Direct Influence of Surface Water) (GU)

TREATMENT PLANT- BI EP001Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is City of Martinsburg tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Martinsburg last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on February 3rd, 2025.