What was found in Wellington'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 2451 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 290 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 279.5 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 130 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 97.55 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 76.965 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 59.9 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 37.44 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 29.6 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.15 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS · 4,802 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wellington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WELLINGTON VILLAGE PWS | 4,802 |
Frequently asked questions about Wellington tap water
Is Wellington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Wellington. 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 Wellington?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wellington, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wellington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wellington include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, TTHM. 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.