What was found in Alum Creek'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 | 2300 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 972 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 95.66 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 61.27 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 59.24 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 43.33 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 37.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 29.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 27.59 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 23.73 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.4025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.276 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.98 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.79 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.61 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.7 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00080 mg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LINCOLN PSD · 4,039 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Alum Creek
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LINCOLN PSD | 4,039 |
Frequently asked questions about Alum Creek tap water
Is Alum Creek tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Alum Creek. 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 Alum Creek?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Alum Creek, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Alum Creek's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Alum Creek include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Barium, Copper. 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.