What was found in Inwood'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 | 2980 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2390 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 370 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: SPRINGER RUN PARK LLC · 150 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 250 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 80.5 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 72.4 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 17.235 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.06 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.3 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.6 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8420 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.7960 pCi/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: SPRINGER RUN PARK LLC · 150 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: G AND E MHP · 235 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0030 mg/L — SPRINGER RUN PARK LLC · 150 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Inwood
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| G AND E MHP | 235 |
| SPRINGER RUN PARK LLC | 150 |
Frequently asked questions about Inwood tap water
Is Inwood tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Inwood. 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 Inwood?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Inwood, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Inwood's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Inwood include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper. 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.