What was found in Kearneysville's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5290 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4700 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 690 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 35 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.38 pCi/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.5 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.6 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 1.83 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8100 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.7200 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kearneysville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WVAW - VALLEY WATER AND SEWER-DEERWOOD | 219 |
| LEIGHTS MHP | 78 |
| RUSSELLS MHP | 75 |
Frequently asked questions about Kearneysville tap water
Is Kearneysville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Kearneysville. 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 Kearneysville?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Kearneysville, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kearneysville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kearneysville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found 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.