What was found in Waynesville'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 | 3600 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3389.9999999999995 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 463.7999999999999 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 79.27 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 18.7 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 18.58 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.5 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.0649999999999995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.745 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.39 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.7049999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.6 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0016 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 4,100 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Waynesville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAYNESVILLE VILLAGE PWS | 4,100 |
Frequently asked questions about Waynesville tap water
Is Waynesville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Waynesville. 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 Waynesville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Waynesville, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waynesville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waynesville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Lead. 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.