What was found in Wiley Ford'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xylenes, Total | 5360 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2920 µg/L 225% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 2140 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1450 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 840 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 490 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 92.4 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 88.6 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 75.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 69.4 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 49 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 42.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 35.5 µg/L 237% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 11.6 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.24 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 4 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.03 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.89 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.71 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.359 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.18 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1130 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0038 mg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wiley Ford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRANKFORT PSD | 6,747 |
| FRANKFORT PSD WILEY FORD | 1,062 |
Frequently asked questions about Wiley Ford tap water
Is Wiley Ford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Wiley Ford. 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 Wiley Ford?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Wiley Ford, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wiley Ford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wiley Ford include Xylenes, Total, Copper, Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite. 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.