What was found in Avon'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 740 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 58.2 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 41.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.8 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 23 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Avon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AVON CITY PWS | 23,800 |
Frequently asked questions about Avon tap water
Is Avon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Avon. 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 Avon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Avon, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Avon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Avon include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead. 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.