What was found in Letart'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 | 1970 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 503.65 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 320 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 208.5 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 68.52 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.355 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.69 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.266 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.84 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.153 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.5885 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.8405 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.226 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.8 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.7480 pCi/L 5% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0045 mg/L 30% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MASON CO PSD-LETART · 3,303 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Letart
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MASON CO PSD-LETART | 3,303 |
Frequently asked questions about Letart tap water
Is Letart tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Letart. 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 Letart?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Letart, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Letart's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Letart include Nitrate, Copper, Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium. 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.