What was found in Moorefield'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 | 1560 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1560 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1400 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 485.816 µg/L 810% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 443 µg/L 554% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 436 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 368 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 340 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 230 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 148 µg/L 987% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 90 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 72.6 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 63.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 57.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 44 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.93 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.94 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.38 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.1 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.6 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.45 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.22 pCi/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/9 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.3940 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0166 mg/L 110% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 8/9 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Moorefield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOOREFIELD MUNICIPAL WATER | 2,328 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD 220 SOUTH | 1,463 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD 220 N | 1,442 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD-ROUTE 55 | 908 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD-SOUTH FORK | 254 |
| CHPSD-PURGITTSVILLE | 205 |
| CALEDONIA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION | 200 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD BAKER | 150 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD MARVIN CHAPEL | 90 |
Frequently asked questions about Moorefield tap water
Is Moorefield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Moorefield. 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 Moorefield?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Moorefield, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Moorefield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Moorefield include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM. 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.