What was found in Varney'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 79.42 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 53.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 53.32 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 15.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 12.555 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.115 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.346 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0086 mg/L 57% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK · 2,877 people · 2019 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Varney
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MINGO COUNTY PSD - PIGEON CREEK | 2,877 |
Frequently asked questions about Varney tap water
Is Varney tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Varney. 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 Varney?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Varney, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Varney's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Varney include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.