What was found in Worthington'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 315.3 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON TOWN OF · 598 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 86.525 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON TOWN OF · 598 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 77.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WORTHINGTON TOWN OF · 598 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 40.25 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON TOWN OF · 598 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 72.145 µg/L — HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC · 353 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 59.4 µg/L 396% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON TOWN OF · 598 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24.175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WORTHINGTON TOWN OF · 598 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 35.22 µg/L — HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC · 353 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WORTHINGTON TOWN OF · 598 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 27.73 µg/L — HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC · 353 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WORTHINGTON TOWN OF · 598 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WORTHINGTON TOWN OF · 598 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.3 µg/L — HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC · 353 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.089 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC · 353 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.39 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WORTHINGTON TOWN OF · 598 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.493 µg/L — HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC · 353 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.6900 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WORTHINGTON TOWN OF · 598 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.03 µg/L — HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC · 353 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0016 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON TOWN OF · 598 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0019 mg/L — HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC · 353 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Worthington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WORTHINGTON TOWN OF | 598 |
| HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC | 353 |
Frequently asked questions about Worthington tap water
Is Worthington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Worthington. 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 Worthington?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Worthington, West Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Worthington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Worthington include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead. 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.