What was found in Wellsville'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 | 1072 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1055.5 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1053.5 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 374 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 92.585 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 34.55 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.91 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 30.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 19.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.405 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 10.465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.67 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER · 10,300 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wellsville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER | 10,300 |
Frequently asked questions about Wellsville tap water
Is Wellsville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Wellsville. 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 Wellsville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wellsville, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wellsville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wellsville include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, 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.