What was found in Summersville'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 | 1163 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 460 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 440 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 239 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 73.7 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 65.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25.925 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 23.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.316 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.988 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.66 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.7450 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.0790 pCi/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00049 mg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER · 5,574 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Summersville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SUMMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER | 5,574 |
Frequently asked questions about Summersville tap water
Is Summersville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Summersville. 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 Summersville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Summersville, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Summersville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Summersville include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, 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.