2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Overview
The Martinsburg Municipal Authority (PWSID: 4070030) has released its 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. The report covers the monitoring period from January 1 to December 31, 2025. The water system draws from wells located in Martinsburg, PA, and the report confirms that no regulatory violations occurred during this period.
Water Sources
The authority utilizes five wells to supply drinking water:
- Wineland Well Field: Three wells located at 520 Butternut St, Martinsburg, PA 16662.
- Hershberger Well: One well located at 208 S Walnut St, Martinsburg, PA 16662.
Contaminant Monitoring Results
The following table summarizes the detected contaminants, their levels, and compliance status.
| Contaminant | Level Detected | MCL/MCLG | Unit | Status | Source of Contamination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2. 24 | MCL: 10 | PPM | Compliant | Agricultural Run Off |
| Beryllium | 0. 243 | MCL: 2 | mg/l | Compliant | Erosion of Natural Deposit |
| Trihalomethanes | 8. 31 | MCL: 80 | PPB | Compliant | By-product of water chlorination |
| Haloacetic | 0. 00226 | MCL: 0. 060 | MG/L | Compliant | By-product of water chlorination |
| Chlorine | 1. 38 | MCL: 4. 0 | PPM | Compliant | Water Additive to control Microbes |
| Lead | 0. 87 (90th %ile) | AL: 15 | ppb | Compliant | Corrosion of household plumbing |
| Copper | 0. 62 (90th %ile) | AL: 1. 3 | ppm | Compliant | Corrosion of household plumbing |
- Lead and Copper: The 90th percentile value for Lead was 0. 87 ppb (Action Level: 15 ppb) and for Copper was 0. 62 ppm (Action Level: 1. 3 ppm). Both are well within safety limits.
- Disinfectants: Chlorine was used as a disinfectant with a lowest level detected of 1. 17 ppm at the entry point.
Public Meetings and Contact Information
Residents are encouraged to attend regularly scheduled meetings to learn more about the water supply.
- Schedule: The 3rd Tuesday of every odd month at 1:00 pm.
- Location: 110 S Walnut St, Martinsburg, PA 16662.
- Phone: 814-793-3213
Health Advisory
The report notes that some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population, including immuno-compromised persons (e. g. , those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS), the elderly, and infants. These individuals should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
For information on how to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants, residents can contact the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800-426-4791).
Service Line Inventory
The Martinsburg Municipal Authority has prepared a service line inventory detailing the materials contained in each service line within the distribution system. This inventory is available online or by contacting the office at 814-793-3213.