Public Water Partners

SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV · Jefferson County

CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace West Virginia’s official records. Always confirm current status with West Virginia before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID)
WV3301933
System type
Community Water System
Population served
4,300
Service connections
1,872
Ownership
local government
Water source
surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN is one of 90 community water systems in West Virginia in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 4,300 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 76 entries between 2000 and 2021, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2021.

Of the 76, 52 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves volatile organic chemicals, the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules.

Violation history

  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    TTHM

    July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrate

    January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021

    Archived
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    TTHM

    July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Tetrachloroethylene

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,2-Trichloroethane

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Trichloroethylene

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloropropane

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Carbon tetrachloride

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1,1-Trichloroethane

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2-Dichloroethane

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,1-Dichloroethylene

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Vinyl chloride

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    p-Dichlorobenzene

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    o-Dichlorobenzene

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    DICHLOROMETHANE

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Xylenes, Total

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    TTHM

    January 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Ethylbenzene

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    CHLOROBENZENE

    January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    TTHM

    October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    TTHM

    July 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal

    Health-based

    CARBON, TOTAL

    January 1, 2014 – March 31, 2014

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    October 1, 2013 – May 7, 2014

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    October 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    October 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)

    Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    September 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    September 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    July 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013

    Archived
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    July 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)

    Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)

    Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    May 1, 2013 – May 31, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    May 1, 2013 – May 31, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013

    Archived
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)

    Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    March 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013

    Archived
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    March 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013

    Archived
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    December 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)

    Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    December 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)

    CARBON, TOTAL

    October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2012 – April 17, 2013

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)

    Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    July 1, 2012 – July 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    July 1, 2012 – July 31, 2012

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2011 – September 15, 2011

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    June 16, 2011 – December 9, 2011

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    TTHM

    April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    TTHM

    January 1, 2011 – March 31, 2011

    Resolved
  • Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation

    Public Notice

    July 23, 2010 – October 5, 2009

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2010 – September 15, 2011

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrate

    January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2009 – October 5, 2009

    Resolved
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    February 1, 2009 – February 28, 2009

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2008 – August 9, 2008

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2007 – August 9, 2007

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

    July 1, 2007 – September 30, 2007

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    TTHM

    July 1, 2007 – September 30, 2007

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    TTHM

    April 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

    January 1, 2007 – March 31, 2007

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

    July 1, 2006 – September 30, 2006

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

    April 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

    January 1, 2006 – March 31, 2006

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Methoxychlor

    January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE

    January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Benzo(a)pyrene

    January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    HEXACHLOROBENZENE

    January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    2,4,5-TP

    January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Heptachlor

    January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Picloram

    January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

    January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Simazine

    January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Toxaphene

    January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    August 1, 2000 – August 31, 2000

    Resolved

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

Common questions

Is CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

Does CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN have any open drinking water violations on record?

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

GATZ, JAMES

304-876-2312

SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443