What was found in Huntington'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 | 920 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 912 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 830 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 218.8 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 104.895 µg/L 131% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 59.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 38.67 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 29.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.2 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 8.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.895 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.735 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.3 pCi/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST · 98,647 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Huntington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WVAWC - HUNTINGTON DIST | 98,647 |
Frequently asked questions about Huntington tap water
Is Huntington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Huntington. 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 Huntington?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Huntington, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Huntington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Huntington include Nitrate, Fluoride, 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.