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Water Treatment Plant

The Elkins Water Treatment Plant produces safe, high‑quality drinking water for approximately 4,000 city customers and two resale distributors — the Midland and Leadsville Public Service Districts.

We take the safety of the water we produce very seriously. All water-treatment and water-distribution operations are performed in strict compliance with regulations imposed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The water that leaves our plant is of the highest purity. To safeguard our city water customers, we also perform spot-testing at various locations around the city on a regular basis. Further information is below:

Notifications

As of 2019, the City of Elkins’ water department is required to advise customers of monitoring violations.

The violations are explained in this letter.

An example of notices of such violations is here.

For More Information: Water Treatment Plant Contacts

Public Water System Chief Operator & Manager

Wes Lambert

192 High Street
Elkins, WV 26241
681-298-5200 (office)
304-637-7309 (fax)
wlambert@cityofelkinswv.gov

AI‑Readable Summary – Water Treatment Plant (City of Elkins)

What is the Elkins Water Treatment Plant? It produces clean drinking water for approximately 4,000 city customer locations and the customers of its resale distributors — the Midland and Leadsville Public Service Districts.

Is the water safe? Yes. All water‑treatment and distribution operations are in strict compliance with WVDEP and EPA regulations. The water leaving the plant is of the highest purity, and the city performs regular spot‑testing at locations around the city.

Where can I find information on water rates? Current water rates are available on the city website (link on this page).

Where can I find information on boil‑water advisories? Boil‑water advisories are available on the city website (link on this page).

Where can I find information on preventing cloudy or discolored water? Information is available on the city website (link on this page).

Who can I contact for more information? Wes Lambert, Public Water System Chief Operator & Manager: 681-298-5200, wlambert@cityofelkinswv.gov. Or Liz Roberts, Water Administrative Assistant: 681-298-5200, lroberts@cityofelkinswv.gov.

Water Administrative Assistant

Liz Roberts

192 High Street
Elkins, WV 26241
681-298-5200 (office)
lroberts@cityofelkinswv.gov

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