What was found in Waverly'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 | 607 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1160 µg/L — PIKE WATER, INC.-ROSS 2 PWS · 873 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 992.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 227 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 537 µg/L — WAVERLY CITY PWS · 4,433 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 219 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 358.5 µg/L — WAVERLY CITY PWS · 4,433 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 159.5 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 234.8 µg/L — WAVERLY CITY PWS · 4,433 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72.37 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 31.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.115 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 22.425 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16.245 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.135 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 10.08 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Highest in the city: WAVERLY CITY PWS · 4,433 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.58 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2017 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.696 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.048 µg/L — WAVERLY CITY PWS · 4,433 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.1 pCi/L 42% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFNA | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WAVERLY CITY PWS · 4,433 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0038 µg/L — WAVERLY CITY PWS · 4,433 people · 2025 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00060 mg/L 4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS · 15,487 people · 2025 | 4/4 | 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.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Waverly
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PIKE WATER, INC.-PLANT PWS | 15,487 |
| WAVERLY CITY PWS | 4,433 |
| PIKE WATER, INC.-ROSS 2 PWS | 873 |
| PIKE WATER, INC.-ROSS 3 PWS | 91 |
Frequently asked questions about Waverly tap water
Is Waverly tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Waverly. 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 Waverly?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Waverly, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waverly's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waverly include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.