What was found in Belva'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 | 309.6 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 96.85 µg/L 646% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 84.015 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 82.29 µg/L 137% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 75.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 46.155 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.5770 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00065 mg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GAULEY RIVER PSD · 3,944 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Belva
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GAULEY RIVER PSD | 3,944 |
Frequently asked questions about Belva tap water
Is Belva tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Belva. 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 Belva?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Belva, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Belva's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Belva include Copper, Lead, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform. 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.