What was found in South Point's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5200 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5060 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 542.5999999999999 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 209.5 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 35.53 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 28.43999999999998 µg/L 190% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.45 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.6199999999999988 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.8599999999999985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0038 mg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SOUTH POINT VILLAGE · 4,133 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving South Point
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SOUTH POINT VILLAGE | 4,133 |
Frequently asked questions about South Point tap water
Is South Point tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving South Point. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve South Point?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for South Point, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in South Point's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in South Point include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.