Water utility · Charles Town · West Virginia

WVAW

No open health-based violations on EPA record in the last 10 years.

Serves about 7,250 people (3,081 connections) with groundwater influenced by surface water, from its own wells.

  • PWSID WV3301942
  • EPA registered name: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES
  • EPA record checked May 19, 2026
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EPA compliance record

What EPA's record shows

3 health-based violations in the last 10 years, from EPA's SDWIS compliance database.

Recent health-based violations for WVAW (PWSID WV3301942)
PeriodContaminantMeasuredLegal limitEPA status
From April 2018Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule––Resolved
From June 2017Surface Water Treatment Rule––Resolved
From June 2017Groundwater Rule––Resolved
  • Lead: the 90th-percentile result in the latest lead and copper round (the round ending December 31, 2025) was 3 µg/L. The federal action level is 15 µg/L, a trigger for more treatment steps, not a legal limit.
  • Missed or late tests or reports: 311 in 10 years.
  • EPA lists 362 enforcement actions in 10 years; the latest on February 20, 2026.
Lab results EPA required (UCMR 5)

8 of 30 contaminants detected in EPA testing

EPA required this system to test for 30 unregulated and emerging contaminants, from January 2025 to October 2025.

  • Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified
    4 ng/L federal MCL
    17.3ng/L
  • LithiumAbove the referenced health-based guidance value
    10 µg/L EPA health reference level · not a legal limit
    26.9µg/L
  • Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified
    4 ng/L federal MCL
    4.2ng/L
  • Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified
    10 ng/L federal MCL
    8.7ng/L
  • Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified
    10 ng/L federal MCL
    8.7ng/L
  • Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified
    400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL · not a federal limit
    5.1ng/L
  • Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)Within the referenced health-based guidance value
    2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory · not a legal limit
    10.3ng/L
  • Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)Detected, no limit
    No federal limit
    5.9ng/L
Results as a table30 results with limit, status, sample date and source
EPA-required lab results (UCMR 5) for WVAW (PWSID WV3301942), West Virginia
ContaminantResultLimitStatusSampledSource
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)17.3 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Lithium26.9 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitAbove the referenced health-based guidance value2025-01-21 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)4.2 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)8.7 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)8.7 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)10.3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitWithin the referenced health-based guidance value2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)5.1 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)5.9 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyDetected, no limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2025-03-04 to 2025-10-21UCMR5 Analytical Results: WVAW - WALNUT GROVE UTILITIES (WV3301942)
Not detected (22)
  • 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)
  • 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)
  • 4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)
  • Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)
  • N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)
  • Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)
  • N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)
  • Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)
  • Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)
  • Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)
  • Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)
  • Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)
  • Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)
  • Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)
  • Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)
  • Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)
  • Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)
  • Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)
  • Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)
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Where does WVAW get its water?

According to EPA's record, WVAW uses groundwater influenced by surface water, from its own wells.

Does WVAW have any EPA violations?

EPA's record shows 3 health-based violations for WVAW in the 10 years to July 9, 2026. No open health-based violations on EPA record in the last 10 years. EPA also lists 311 missed or late tests or reports in 10 years. The record comes from EPA's SDWIS compliance database.

What is WVAW's latest lead result?

The 90th-percentile lead result in WVAW's latest lead and copper round, which ended in December 2025, was 3 µg/L, below the federal action level of 15 µg/L.

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