What was found in Weaverville's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 460 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVERVILLE C.S.D. · 3,975 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 18.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVERVILLE C.S.D. · 3,975 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 31.2 µg/L — RUSH CREEK MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM · 102 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 18.435 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVERVILLE C.S.D. · 3,975 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 31.2 µg/L — RUSH CREEK MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM · 102 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.725 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVERVILLE C.S.D. · 3,975 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 25.8 µg/L — RUSH CREEK MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM · 102 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVERVILLE C.S.D. · 3,975 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.8 µg/L — RUSH CREEK MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM · 102 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.966 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVERVILLE C.S.D. · 3,975 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12 µg/L — RUSH CREEK MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM · 102 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0190 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVERVILLE C.S.D. · 3,975 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0117 mg/L 78% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEAVERVILLE C.S.D. · 3,975 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVERVILLE C.S.D. · 3,975 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Weaverville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WEAVERVILLE C.S.D. | 3,975 |
| RUSH CREEK MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM | 102 |
Frequently asked questions about Weaverville tap water
Is Weaverville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Weaverville. 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 Weaverville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Weaverville, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Weaverville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Weaverville include Nitrate, Chloroform, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.