Water Quality: Augusta, WV
4 water systems • 3,913 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Augusta is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 3,913 people, and has 692 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 12 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Augusta's violation count is 73% above the national average for West Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Bromate, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Probable human carcinogen that increases the risk of kidney and thyroid cancers.
Common source: Ozonation of bromide-containing water; used as flour improver
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Augusta
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL HAMPSHIRE PSD | WV3301411 | Surface Water | 2,274 | 46 |
| CENTRAL HAMPSHIRE PSD GREEN SPRING | WV3301412 | Surface Water | 1,046 | 613 |
| CENTRAL HAMPSHIRE PSD - RT 28 | WV3301406 | Surface Water | 388 | 30 |
| CHPSD-PURGITTSVILLE | WV3301415 | Surface Water | 205 | 3 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.