What was found in Mount Nebo'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 | 837.2 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 353 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 280 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 190 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 91.34 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 84.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76.68 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 48.755 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 44.81 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 30.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.175 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.347 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.8725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.2 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.7 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.5785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.5180 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.3000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00065 mg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WILDERNESS PSD · 6,106 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mount Nebo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WILDERNESS PSD | 6,106 |
Frequently asked questions about Mount Nebo tap water
Is Mount Nebo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Mount Nebo. 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 Mount Nebo?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mount Nebo, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mount Nebo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mount Nebo include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.