What was found in Riverton'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 | 700 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 520 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 404.1 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 191.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 139.95 µg/L 233% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 56.3 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.68 pCi/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.34 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.8 pCi/L 76% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.5 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.2785 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00042 mg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON · 130 people · 2027 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Riverton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PENDLETON COUNTY PSD RIVERTON | 130 |
Frequently asked questions about Riverton tap water
Is Riverton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Riverton. 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 Riverton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Riverton, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Riverton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Riverton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Monobromoacetic Acid, 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.