What was found in Flatwoods'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 | 823.5 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 640 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 550 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 86.03 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 73.695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 68.04 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 49.94 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 29.405 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 22.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 19 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 16.172 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.366 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.75 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.872 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.0602 pCi/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.6744 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.4100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD · 4,344 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Flatwoods
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD | 4,344 |
Frequently asked questions about Flatwoods tap water
Is Flatwoods tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Flatwoods. 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 Flatwoods?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Flatwoods, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Flatwoods's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Flatwoods include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, 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.