What was found in White Cottage'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 | 992.85 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 780 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 246.61 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 159.925 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 70.895 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 64.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 50.72 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.05 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 30.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 25.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 24.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.488 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.029 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.36 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 5.99 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.59 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1800 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER · 6,540 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving White Cottage
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MAYSVILLE REGIONAL WATER | 6,540 |
Frequently asked questions about White Cottage tap water
Is White Cottage tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving White Cottage. 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 White Cottage?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for White Cottage, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in White Cottage's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in White Cottage include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Bromoform. 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.