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Public water system · WV3301504

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Chester Water Dept.

Community water system in Hancock County, West Virginia, drawing primarily on surface water.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

3,220

Service connections

1,521

Primary source

SW

Surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDWV3301504
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served3,220
Service connections1,521
Primary water sourceSurface water
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyWV state drinking water program
City servedChester
StateWest Virginia
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2025-10-01272920NoArchived
2023-12-16757500NoResolved
2023-11-01120400YesResolved
2021-09-01272950NoResolved
2021-09-01272456NoResolved
2021-04-01272920NoResolved
2021-01-01032955NoResolved
2021-01-01032964NoResolved
2021-01-01032977NoResolved
2021-01-01032987NoResolved
2021-01-01032378NoResolved
2021-01-01032983NoResolved

Chester Water Dept.: frequently asked questions

Is Chester Water Dept.'s water safe to drink?

Chester Water Dept. is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the WV state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.

Who runs Chester Water Dept.?

Chester Water Dept. (PWSID WV3301504) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the WV state drinking water program.

How many people does Chester Water Dept. serve?

Chester Water Dept. reports serving 3,220 people through 1,521 service connections in Hancock County, West Virginia.

Where does Chester Water Dept. get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.

Other water systems in Hancock County

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Findlay City PwsHancock54,040CommunitySurface water
Greenfield Water UtilityHancock26,671CommunityGroundwater
Diamondhead Utilities-NorthHancock12,577CommunityGroundwater
City of Bay St LouisHancock9,284CommunityGroundwater
Fortville Water WorksHancock7,638CommunityGroundwater
Kiln Utility and Fire District of HancocHancock7,051CommunityPurchased groundwater