What was found in Ashtabula's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 880 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 670 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 600 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 102.8 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 84.2 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 79.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 40 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 38.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 22 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 21.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.1 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.0560 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ashtabula
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AQUA OHIO - ASHTABULA | 32,342 |
| AQUA OHIO - VILLAGE OF JEFFERSON | 3,226 |
Frequently asked questions about Ashtabula tap water
Is Ashtabula tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Ashtabula. 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 Ashtabula?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Ashtabula, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ashtabula's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ashtabula include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found 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.