What was found in Norton'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 | 1150 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1150 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 911 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 624.75 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 552.1 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 35.77 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 25.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.705 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.705 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.135 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.04 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.3050 pCi/L 2% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.0123 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0038 mg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD · 1,632 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Norton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTON HARDING JIMTOWN PSD | 1,632 |
Frequently asked questions about Norton tap water
Is Norton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Norton. 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 Norton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Norton, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Norton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Norton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.