Source water protection focuses on preserving and protecting our drinking water source. Claywood Park PSD operates a surface water treatment plant, drawing water from the Little Kanawha River. As with all surface waters, our source water is susceptible to contamination. Events such as accidental spills, releases, or heavy rainfall causing runoff, can allow pollutants to enter streams or rivers and potentially contaminate our water source. Source water protection is a way to identify and prepare for these risks to ensure our drinking water remains safe and of high quality. The overall goal of source water protection is to provide clean, safe water that minimizes treatment expenses, protects public health, and sustains local economies.
Claywood Park PSD first installed a source water monitoring panel in 2017. The equipment was funded by a Source Water Protection grant from the West Virginia Department of Health. Additional grants from the Department of Health in 2019, 2023 and 2026 have allowed for continued upgrades and additions to this equipment. The water quality probes installed on this panel continuously test incoming water for a variety of water quality markers. This monitoring system allows our operators to quickly detect and respond to changes in incoming water quality.
We routinely update our Source Water Protection Plan. If you have questions or comments on the plan or would like to be involved in the next update cycle please contact our office at 304-422-6042 or email claywood@woodpsd.org.
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