What was found in Nettie'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 | 870 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 565 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 429.5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 170 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 86.08 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 62.36 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 54.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 48.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 39.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 39.555 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 23.755 µg/L 158% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 16.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.377 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.321 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.442 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.313 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2950 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.2700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NETTIE LEIVASY PSD · 3,630 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Nettie
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NETTIE LEIVASY PSD | 3,630 |
Frequently asked questions about Nettie tap water
Is Nettie tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Nettie. 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 Nettie?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Nettie, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Nettie's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Nettie include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.