What was found in ZIP 26542
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1350 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 940 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 343.2 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 129.4 µg/L 162% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 112.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76.32 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 67 µg/L 1340% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 50 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 46.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 32.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.14 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.69 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.2878 pCi/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.15 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.0579 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.6000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.1883 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 · 3,455 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 26542
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 | WV | 3,455 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 26542 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 26542 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 26542. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 26542?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 26542. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 26542's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.