What was found in Martins Ferry'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 | 4540 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1021.5 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 461 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 438.4 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 75.07 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 37.088 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.792 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.523 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.51095 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.468 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.8874 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.4765 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.817 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.6245 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0035 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 6,980 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Martins Ferry
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MARTINS FERRY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM | 6,980 |
Frequently asked questions about Martins Ferry tap water
Is Martins Ferry tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Martins Ferry. 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 Martins Ferry?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Martins Ferry, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Martins Ferry's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Martins Ferry include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium. 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.