What was found in Cool Ridge'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 | 253.1 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 65.07 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 58.325 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 48.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 40.235 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28.255 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.972 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.72 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.555 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.6623 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0098 mg/L 65% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD · 4,190 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cool Ridge
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COOL RIDGE FLAT TOP PSD | 4,190 |
Frequently asked questions about Cool Ridge tap water
Is Cool Ridge tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Cool Ridge. 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 Cool Ridge?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cool Ridge, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cool Ridge's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cool Ridge include Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Chloroform, Trichloroacetic Acid. 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.