What was found in Sherrard'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 3030 µg/L 233% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.2 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 15.3 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.3 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.93 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.73 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.85 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.74 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.49 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sherrard
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MARSHALL COUNTY PSD 1 | 3,463 |
Frequently asked questions about Sherrard tap water
Is Sherrard tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Sherrard. 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 Sherrard?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sherrard, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sherrard's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sherrard include Copper, Lead, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dibromochloromethane. 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.