What was found in ZIP 26559
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 740 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 370 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 320 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 117.75 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.315 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 71.805 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 65.67 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 40.15 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 38.355 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 35.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 28.4 µg/L 189% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 27.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.235 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.7905 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.1565 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.6425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4570 pCi/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.2900 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.2276 pCi/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FAIRMONT CITY OF · 30,586 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 26559
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRMONT CITY OF | WV | 30,586 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 26559 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 26559 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 26559. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 26559?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 26559. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 26559's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.