June 28, 2015 water service has been restored to all customers in the western end of the west virginia american waters kanawha valley water system following extensive repairs to a 36inch water transmission main in dunbar. Water management huntington district usace water management huntington district u. West virginia american water company kanawha valley district ewgs drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the environmental working group by the office of environmental health services, as well as information from the u. Usgs nawqa water quality in the kanawhanew river basin.
If you are unsure whether a call you receive is legitimate, please do not provide any credit card information or personal information. Cvcwa was primarily formed to concentrate resources to effect reasonable. We also continued to develop the watersuite platform for managing source water monitoring data and information about potential. Assessment teams visited 120 sites in the lower kanawha river watershed during may and june of 1997. For best results, try zooming in closer to your community of interest before clicking an area or icon on map. Words in red are where you will fill in your information if it applies. Like so many years prior, you will find that we continue to supply water that meets or surpasses all state and federal water quality regulations.
United states environmental protection agency region iii surveillance and analysis division wheeling field office wheeling, west virginia september 1973. Valley center water district valley center municipal water. Each year, we provide you with our annual water quality report. Watch two of the brilliant cofounders of create west virginia, sarah halstead and rebecca kimmons, explain three key points about the water crisis. Kanawha valley and huntington treatment plants are part. Box 1906 charleston wv 25301 pws id number wv3302016 county kanawha system type community facility name source name design meets regulations susceptibility ranking wvawckanawha valley elk. Waterquality assessment of the kanawha new river basin. Valley view water system 10158 2010 annual water quality report. Included are details about where the water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to the california department of public health standards. Kanawha valley water system operating at normal levels. Waterquality assessment of the kanawha new river basin, west.
West valley water formerly known as westcaps is a collaboration of west valley municipal and private water providers, along with interested water agencies, working together to develop regional solutions to plan for the future of water in the west valley. Sm printed on recycled paper using soybased inks 150 237federalreportcover 031510 ba santa clara valley water district 5750 almaden expressway san jose, ca 951183686 phone. A ccr is a report on the quality of drinking water supplied by the utility. The elk river chemical spill occurred on january 9, 2014 when crude 4methylcyclohexanemethanol mchm was released from a freedom industries facility into the elk river, a tributary of the kanawha river, in charleston in the u. West virginia american water civil society institute. Sources of toxic substances upper kanawha valley for purposes of this report, the upper kanawha valley is defined as the developed narrow valley of the kanawha river between alloy at the head of navigation river mile 90. American water wvaw water treatment facility, about 1. Kanawha valley and huntington treatment plants are part of the orsanco organics detection system monitoring network, providing source water monitoring data that is vital for detecting trends and understanding source water conditions. Of the 452 named streams in this watershed, 91 were sampled. We hope our commitment to you and our passion for water shines. These reports must contain information on the quality of the water delivered by the system and characterize any risks from exposure to contaminants in the drinking water in an accurate and understandable manner. Additionally, our kanawha valley and huntington treatment plants are part of the.
Thursday, april 25, 2002 pws name wvawckanawha valley pws address p. The result of the assessment was a low risk to the water sources. It is sampled quarterly under a separate monitoring program. Ground water quality has been affected by agricultural activities in the valley and ridge physiographic province in virginia. Town of star valley 2014 water quality report yes, we are pleased to present this years annual water quality report consumer confidence report as required by the safe drinking water act sdwa.
Assessment teams visited 119 sites in the upper kanawha river watershed during september, october and november 1996. Source water source water drinking water or potable water. Army corps of engineers toggle navigation menu huntington district water management. Our regulatory compliance record is a testament to our commitment to water quality and environmental stewardship. We hope our commitment to you and our passion for water.
If you lived in a house, condo, or apartment that received tap water from west virginia americans kanawha valley water treatment plant on january 9, 2014 your household is eligible to make a claim for a residential household payment. Kanawha valley water system receives system of the year. Foundation staff the greater kanawha valley foundation. This website is intended to satisfy the requirement under the ccr rule section 257. Source water 1 source water, drinking water or potable water is water safe enough to be consumed by humans or used with low risk of immediate or long term harm. Additionally, our kanawha valley and huntington treatment plants are part of the orsanco organics detection system monitoring network, providing source water monitoring data that is vital for detecting trends and understanding source water conditions.
This will fund direct payments to residential and business class members upon satisfactory proof that as of jan. Proudly serving the charleston and ripley area for nearly 20 years, we are a full service plumbing and hvac company dedicated to providing honest service and repair at an honest price. State of west virginia source water assessment and protection. Our kanawha valley and huntington treatment plants are also part of the orsanco organics detection system monitoring network, providing additional continuous source water monitoring data. Pike is the president of pagc and brother of james v. West virginia department of education 1900 kanawha boulevard east charleston, west virginia phone. The 35yearold federal law regulating tap water is so out of date that the water americans drink can pose what scientists say are serious health risks and still be legal. The annual water quality report or consumer confidence report contains detailed information including where the water comes from, any contaminants that. Additional information about the central valley regional water quality control board page last updated 619 water is a precious resource in california, and maintaining its quality is of utmost importance to safeguard the health of the public and the environment. Regional board information central valley regional water. Valley view water system 10158 2010 annual water quality. About american water west virginia american water, a subsidiary of american.
Valley center municipal water district services water and. The pike property and the pagc property are collectively referred to as the properties. Este informe contiene informacion importante sobre su agua potable. Water pollution control practices at seven major industrial. Overview of environmental pollution in the kanawha valley. System is now served by the kanawha valley water system, which obtains its source of supply from the elk river. The wells at both treatment plants draw water from the great miami buried valley aquifer. No mainstem kanawha river sites were visited during this study.
Perry president, west virginia board of education contact info. Rules and regulations for the government of sewerage utilities, adopted by the public service commission of west virginia, and now in effect. Valley and huntington treatment plants are part of the. Use the address search tool determine if your address is near or within an alert boundary. April 19, 2018 west virginia american water s kanawha valley water system received the 2017 surface water system of the. Bureau for public health, source water assessment and protection unit date prepared. Water quality assessment report kanawha river basin. We hope our commitment to you and our passion for water shines through in this report detailing the source and quality. Box 1906 charleston wv 25301 pws id number wv3302016 county kanawha system type community facility name source name design meets regulations susceptibility ranking wvawc kanawha valley elk. West virginia american water has updated the source water assessment as part of our source water protection planning efforts in accordance with state regulatory requirements established in 2014 under senate bill 373. They are not intended to be a guide for the design andor construction of public water supply systems. Thursday, april 25, 2002 pws name wvawc kanawha valley pws address p.
Water quality assessment report kanawha river basin by raymond c. The system was upgraded in the 1990s by adding the hilltop reservoir. The typical water quality summary includes the water quality information that customers most commonly request. Content page for usgs circular 1204, water quality in the kanawhanew river basin west virginia, virginia, and north carolina, 199698. This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory. In most developed countries, the water supplied to households, commerce and industry meets drinking water standards, even though only a very small. Dhhr to host public hearing on proposed source water. The water quality report is a snapshot of the water quality of the valley center mwds water deliveries in each calendar year. Clayton burch state superintendent of schools david g. Kanawha valley maintenance, llc is your trusted source for topquality plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services. Issues contributing to the toxic contamination of kanawha valleys water systems. Illinois american water issues a report annually describing the quality of your drinking water in compliance with state and united states environmental protection agency usepa regulations. The west virginia department of health and human resources dhhr, bureau for public healths office of environmental health services will hold a public hearing on monday, november 21, 2016 to discuss the draft source water protection plan for the west virginia american water kanawha valley system. Kisra, a communitybased, nonprofit organization that strengthens west virginia families through health, employment, asset development, and learning initiatives.
Valley center municipal water district services water. Todays gazette featured a frontpage story that highlighted a visit to charleston by the ohio river valley sanitation commission known as orscano and the groups portable aquarium, which was stocked with some fish capture during a shocking exercise on the kanawha river. The kanawha valley water crisis classaction settlement. To verify the authenticity of anyone claiming to be a representative of valley center municipal water district, customers are encourage to ask for proper identification or call the office at 7607354500. Pleasant valley water authority 2320 moyer road connellsville, pa 15425 724 6282930. Epa enforcement and compliance history database echo. Rules and regulations for the government of sewerage utilities, adopted. This report is issued each spring and contains information on the prior years water quality. This section contains annual water quality reports from previous years kanawha valley annual water quality report 2018 kanawha valley.
Our kanawha valley and huntington treatment plants are also part of the orsanco organics detection system monitorin g network, providing additional continuous source water monitoring data. Valley view is a small community located north of hilltop road, just west of sandario road, with about 160 services supplying about 500 people with water from two wells, f001a and f003a. The ohio epa, in 2003, determined that this very productive aquifer has high susceptibility to contamination, owing to the sensitivity of the aquifer itself and to the presence of potential contaminant sources. Ccr rule compliance data and information richmond power and. Disclaimer the following materials are for educational purposes relating to the operational aspects of public water supply systems.
At times we use water from one service area to supply. State of west virginia source water assessment and. West virginia american water company kanawha valley district. Proudly serving the charleston and ripley area for nearly 20 years, we are a full service plumbing and hvac company dedicated to providing honest service and repair at.
The 2014 chemical spill in the kanawha valley has brought attention to the vulnerability of our water supplies. Wvawckanawha valley dist water system interactive database. The upper kanawha river watershed 5 summary the upper kanawha river watershed extends from the confluence of the gauley river and the new river generally northwest to the confluence of the upper kanawha and elk rivers in charleston. Table g3 water usage by monsanto in 1971 source and use amount mgd kanawha river water tall oil barometric condenser water cooling water total river water nitro city water boiler feed cooling make up sanitary process total purchased water 6. The pagc property is located at the southeast corner of reed valley road and runsin road, aguanga, california 92536 in the reed valley hsa 902. Kisra, a communitybased, nonprofit organization that strengthens west virginia families through health, employment, asset development, and. Nov 14, 2016 the west virginia department of health and human resources dhhr, bureau for public healths office of environmental health services will hold a public hearing on monday, november 21, 2016 to discuss the draft source water protection plan for the west virginia american water kanawha valley system. Clicking the map while zoomed out may produce too many results to conveniently read. The central valley clean water association, or cvcwa, is a nonprofit association of public agencies located within the central valley region that provide wastewater collection, treatment, and water recycling services to millions of central valley residents and businesses. Santa clara valley water district 5750 almaden expressway san jose, ca 95118. Average wind speeds by season in the kanawha valley and at hilltop level mph effective height above valley floor, feet hilltop 370 bank 280 valley 86 spring 7.
Other information in black is required information, 2. Kanawha valley water system receives system of the year award from state drinking water regulators april 18, 2018 charleston, w. The complete assessment is available for inspection at adeq, 1110 west washington street, phoenix, arizona 85007, between the. Chemical industry practices that profoundly polluted the kanawha river during the 1950s and 1960s have changed, and discharge of pollutants to streams ha s greatly decreased, although bed sediment and fish remain contaminated with dioxin and other industrial chemicals.