What was found in Welch'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 | 920 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 587.9 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 410 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 340 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 257 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 70.76 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50.88 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 31.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 18.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 13.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 12.8825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12.085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 8.088 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.535 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 5.08 µg/L — MCDOWELL COUNTY PSD-BIG FOUR · 363 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.48 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WELCH CITY OF · 2,907 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Welch
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WELCH CITY OF | 2,907 |
| MCDOWELL COUNTY PSD-BIG FOUR | 363 |
Frequently asked questions about Welch tap water
Is Welch tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Welch. 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 Welch?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Welch, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Welch's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Welch include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.