What was found in Belpre'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4610 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4582.5 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 937 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 155.39999999999998 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 92.38 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11.835999999999999 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.786999999999997 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.212 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.408 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.5633000000000001 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.22605 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6600 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0210 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BELPRE CITY PWS · 6,441 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Belpre
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BELPRE CITY PWS | 6,441 |
Frequently asked questions about Belpre tap water
Is Belpre tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Belpre. 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 Belpre?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Belpre, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Belpre's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Belpre include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.