What was found in Craigsville'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 | 808 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 265.7 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 250 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 140 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 73.75 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.43 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.555 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 47.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 32.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 29.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23.87 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 16.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15.865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.2215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.825 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.28 pCi/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8480 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.6136 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CRAIGSVILLE PSD · 4,997 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Craigsville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CRAIGSVILLE PSD | 4,997 |
Frequently asked questions about Craigsville tap water
Is Craigsville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Craigsville. 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 Craigsville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Craigsville, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Craigsville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Craigsville include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.