What was found in Amherstdale'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 959.4999999999998 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 420 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 373.5 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 125.31999999999985 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 57.8 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.775 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.24 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 28.629999999999985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.674999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.3019999999999925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.283999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.3799999999999994 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.1110 pCi/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO CREEK PSD · 3,542 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Amherstdale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BUFFALO CREEK PSD | 3,542 |
Frequently asked questions about Amherstdale tap water
Is Amherstdale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Amherstdale. 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 Amherstdale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Amherstdale, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Amherstdale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Amherstdale include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, 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.