ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT 2025
BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF
WV3303301
Consumer Confidence Report – 2025
Covering Calendar Year – 2024
This brochure is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided last year. Included are the details about where your water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies. If you would like to observe the decision-making process that affects drinking water quality or if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please attend any regularly scheduled water board meeting held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Municipal Building or call Greg Schene at 304-258-1290.
Your water comes from Surface water:
Source NameSource Water Type
SPILLWAY CHANNELSurface Water
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as those with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) included rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in sources water before we treat it include:
Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, livestock operations and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as storm water run-off, agriculture and residential users.
Radioactive Contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or the result of mining activity.
Organic Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also come from gas stations, urban storm water run-off and septic systems.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulation which limits the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. We treat our water according to EPA’s regulations. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Our water system has an estimated population of 3526 and is required to test a minimum of 4 sample(s) per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an indication of disease-causing bacteria. When coliform bacteria are found, special follow-up tests are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the water supply. If this limit is exceeded, the water supplier must notify the public.
Water Quality Data
The following tables list all of the drinking water contaminants which were detected during the 2024 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. Unless noted, the data presented in this table is from the testing done January 1-December 31, 2024. The state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old.
Terms & Abbreviations
• Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
• Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
• Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL): recommended level for a contaminant that is not regulated and has no MCL.
• Action Level (AL): the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements.
• Treatment Technique (TT): a required process intended to reduce levels of a contaminant in drinking water.
• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
• Non-Detects (ND): lab analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present.
• Parts per Million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/L).
• Parts per Billion (ppb) or micrograms per liter (ug/L).
• Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L): a measure of the radioactivity in water.
• Millirems per Year (mrem/yr): measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
• Monitoring Period Average (MPA): An average of sample results obtained during a defined time frame, common examples of monitoring periods are monthly, quarterly and yearly.
• Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU): a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Turbidity is not regulated for groundwater systems.
• Running Annual Average (RAA): an average of sample results obtained over the most current 12 months and used to determine compliance with MCLs.
•Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA): Average of sample analytical results for samples taken at a particular monitoring location during the previous four calendar quarters.
Testing Results for: BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF
RegulatedCollection Highest Range
ContaminantsDateValue(low/high)UnitMCLMCLGTypical Source
BARIUM 11/21/2024 0.0535 0.0535 ppm 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits
NITRATE 2/27/2024 0.21 0.17 – 0.21 ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
NITRATE-NITRITE 2/14/2019 0.76 0.76 ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
Disinfection Sample Collection Highest Range
Byproducts Point Date LRAA Value (low/high) Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
TOTAL CLOSE CPA &
HALOACETIC INSURANCE-
ACIDS (HAA5) RT. 522 2024 2 2 – 2 ppb 60 0 By-product of drinking water disinfection
TOTAL WARM SPRINGS
HALOACETIC INTERMEDIATE
ACIDS (HAA5) SCHOOL 2024 0 0 – 0 ppb 60 0 By-product of drinking water disinfection
TTHM CLOSE CPA
& INSURANCE
RT. 522202499 – 9ppb800By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHM WARM SPRINGS
INTERMEDIATE
SCHOOL202422 – 2ppb800By-product of drinking water chlorination
Monitoring90thRangeSites
Lead and CopperPeriodPercentile(low/high)UnitALOver ALTypical Source
COPPER, FREE 2022-2024 0.332 0.0256 – 0.946 ppm 1.3 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from
wood preservatives
LEAD 2022-2024 1.5 0-7.7 ppb 15 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed) and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of people who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Contact your health care provider for more information about your risk.
Lead can cause serious health effects in people of all ages, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed) and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and parts used in service lines and in home plumbing. BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes but cannot control the variety of materials used in the plumbing in your home. Because lead levels may vary over time, lead exposure is possible even when your tap sampling results do not detect lead at one point in time. You can help protect yourself and your family by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family’s risk. Using a filter, certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead, is effective in reducing lead exposures. Follow the instructions provided with the filter to ensure the filter is used property. Use only cold water for drinking, cooking and making baby formula. Boiling water does not remove lead from water. Before using tap water for drinking, cooking or making baby formulas, flush your pipes for several minutes. You can do this by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. If you have a lead service line or galvanized requiring replacement service line, you may need to flush your pipes for a longer period. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF at 304-258-1290. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at https://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF completed lead tap sampling in 2022-2024 the results are available for review and can be accessed per request at the water office.
BERKELEY SPRINGS CITY OF has prepared a service line inventory identifying service line materials throughout the water distribution supply. The most up to date inventory is located at the Water Office. By November 1, 2027, our water system must develop an updated initial inventory, known as the “baseline inventory” and it must include each service line and identified connector that is connected to the public water distribution sytem.
If you have any questions about our inventory or if you would like information about our service line replacement plan, please contact Greg Schene at 304-258-1290.
Chlorine/Chloramines
Maximum Disinfection Level MPA MPA Units RAA RAA Units
7/1/2024 – 7/31/2024 2.10000 MG/L 0.90000 MG/L
AVAILABILITY OF MONITORING DATA FOR UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS
Our water system has sampled for a series of unregulated contaminants. Unregulated contaminants are those that do not yet have a drinking water standard set by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). The purpose of monitoring for these contaminants is to help EPA decide whether the contaminants should have a standard. As our customers, you have a right to know that this data is available.
If you are interested in examining the results, please contact: Greg Schene at 304-258-1290.
Unresolved Deficiency
Date Identified Facility Comments
1/4/2022 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM The water system has not implemented a cross connection control and backflow prevention program; this has been repeatedly noted on past SS. The Chief Operator has begun the process but there is much work remaining to be done.
1/4/2022 WATER SYSTEM The plant is allowed to run unattended without a properly certified operator present at all times. This plant was previously granted a waiver to operate by automation but this expired ~ 17 years ago. The PWS must maintain a properly certified
operator present until such time that all requirements of DW-36 are met and a new waiver has been issued.
1/4/2022 WATER SYSTEM Previous significant deficiencies regarding allowing the plant to operate unattended without a certified operator present at all times along with not fully implementing a cross connection control & backflow prevention program have not been addressed.
Total Organic CarbonCollectionHighest
Lowest Month for RemovalDateValueRangeUnitTTTypical Source
CARBON, TOTAL 2/27/2024 0 0 MG/L 0 Naturally present in the environment
Analyte Facility Highest Value Unit of Measure Month Occurred
Turbidity TREATMENT PLANT-BERKELEY SPRINGS 0.28 NTU April
RadiologicalCollectionHighest
ContaminantsDateValueRangeUnitMCLMCLGTypical Source
GROSS ALPHA, EXCL. RADON & U 2/14/2019 3.92 3.92 pCi/L 15 0 Erosion of natural deposits
RADIUM-228 2/14/2019 0.894 0.894 pCi/L 0 0 Erosion of natural deposits
Secondary Contaminants-Non Health Based
Contaminants – No Federal Maximum
Contaminate Level (MCL) EstablishedCollection DateHighest ValueRange (low/high)UnitSMCL
SODIUM 11/21/2024 5.87 5.87 MG/L 1000
During the 2024 calendar year, we had the below noted violation(s) of drinking water regulations.
Compliance Period Analyte Comments
4/1/2024-6/30/2024 CARBON, TOTAL Failed to monitor/report as required for chlorine or disinfection by-products
7/1/2024-8/28/2024 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE RULE Failed to deliver Consumer Confidence Report to the state or consumers on time
11/1/2024-11/30/2024 TURBIDITY Failed to collect and/or report required turbidity samples or MCL
There are no additional required health effects notices
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful waterborne pathogens may be present, or that a potential pathway exists through which contamination may enter the drinking water distribution system. If we found coliforms, indicating the need to look for potential problems in water treatment or distribution. When this occurs, we are required to conduct assessment(s) to identify and correct any problems that were found during these assessments.
(All monthly compliance samples for Total Coliforms were absent for the reporting year.)
There are no additional required health effects notices.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
Your CCR is available at the Water Office. A copy of this report will not be mailed, please contact us at the phone number above.