What was found in Bluefield'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 | 799.5 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 510 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 420 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 392.2 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 62.685 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 50.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.585 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.5000 pCi/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT · 12,174 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bluefield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT | 12,174 |
Frequently asked questions about Bluefield tap water
Is Bluefield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Bluefield. 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 Bluefield?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bluefield, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bluefield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bluefield 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.