What was found in Byesville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1322.5 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 988 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 810 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 221.2 µg/L 276% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 97.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 75.55 µg/L 126% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 66.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 55.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 53.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 44.16 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 35.685 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 30.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 26.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 17.825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.44 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.4955 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00086 mg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BYESVILLE · 5,104 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Byesville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BYESVILLE | 5,104 |
Frequently asked questions about Byesville tap water
Is Byesville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Byesville. 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 Byesville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Byesville, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Byesville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Byesville include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Nitrate-Nitrite. 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.