What was found in Batavia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4350 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4350 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1190 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 647 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 155 µg/L 194% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 134 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 71.9 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 49.1 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 40.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 40.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 30 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.6 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 10 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.06 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.6 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 2.8 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.2100 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0101 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0021 mg/L 14% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Batavia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLERMONT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM | 133,059 |
Frequently asked questions about Batavia tap water
Is Batavia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Batavia. 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 Batavia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Batavia, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Batavia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Batavia include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.