What was found in Cass'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 | 870 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 790 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 130.85 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 79.6 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 38.915 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 35.81 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.9 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dinoseb | 5.1 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.095 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9940 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6220 pCi/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2300 pCi/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00033 mg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD · 555 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cass
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CASS SCENIC RAILROAD | 555 |
Frequently asked questions about Cass tap water
Is Cass tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Cass. 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 Cass?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cass, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cass's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cass include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, TTHM. 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.