What was found in Cottageville'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 | 3510 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 293.2 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 196 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 38.66 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 22 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 10.81 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.785 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.725 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.5375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.115 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.0755 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.49 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.905 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.2 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.0600 pCi/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0093 mg/L 62% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COTTAGEVILLE PSD · 3,230 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cottageville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COTTAGEVILLE PSD | 3,230 |
Frequently asked questions about Cottageville tap water
Is Cottageville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Cottageville. 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 Cottageville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cottageville, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cottageville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cottageville include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Cyanide. 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.