Garrett County, West Virginia — public water systems

How does Garrett County compare with other West Virginia counties?

Garrett County has the 49th-most active public water systems among the 72 counties listed for active West Virginia systems in EPA records; among the 52 with 3 or more systems, the median has 10. Its systems report 1,170 people served in total, the 55th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 390 people, well below the West Virginia average of 2,032. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does Garrett County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Garrett County's active systems draw on groundwater (3, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 65% and 35% across West Virginia. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Good To Go (Funny Farm), draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in Garrett County?

Garrett County's active systems break down as 3 transient non-community systems (100%). A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (100%).