Public water system · WV3303917
ActiveTerra Alta Water Works
Community water system in Preston County, West Virginia, drawing primarily on groundwater under influence of surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,856
Service connections
778
Primary source
GU
Groundwater under influence of surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Archived |
| 2025-12-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Archived |
| 2025-12-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-05-11 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-02-21 | 45 | 0700 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2025-02-15 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-02-15 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-13 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
Terra Alta Water Works: frequently asked questions
Is Terra Alta Water Works's water safe to drink?
Terra Alta Water Works 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 Terra Alta Water Works?
Terra Alta Water Works (PWSID WV3303917) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the WV state drinking water program.
How many people does Terra Alta Water Works serve?
Terra Alta Water Works reports serving 1,856 people through 778 service connections in Preston County, West Virginia.
Where does Terra Alta Water Works get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater under influence of surface water.
Other water systems in Preston County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston County Psd 4 | Preston | 8,753 | Community | Groundwater |
| Kingwood Water Board | Preston | 6,652 | Community | Surface water |
| Preston County Psd 1 | Preston | 3,455 | Community | Surface water |
| Masontown Water Works | Preston | 2,239 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Tunnelton Town of | Preston | 1,346 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Alpine Lake Public Utilities | Preston | 1,325 | Community | Groundwater |