What was found in Brookville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1027 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: FARMERSVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 975 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 700 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BROOKVILLE LAKE ESTATES · 211 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 700 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BROOKVILLE LAKE ESTATES · 211 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 492.8 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: FARMERSVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 975 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 107.2 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 287.25 µg/L — BROOKVILLE LAKE ESTATES · 211 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 62.89 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 25.955 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 22.26 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10.485 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.588 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.76675 µg/L — FARMERSVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 975 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.243 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: FARMERSVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 975 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.8725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.219 µg/L — FARMERSVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 975 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.7336 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS · 5,923 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0021 mg/L — FARMERSVILLE VILLAGE PWS · 975 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brookville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BROOKVILLE MUNICIPALITY PWS | 5,923 |
| FARMERSVILLE VILLAGE PWS | 975 |
| BROOKVILLE LAKE ESTATES | 211 |
Frequently asked questions about Brookville tap water
Is Brookville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Brookville. 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 Brookville?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Brookville, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brookville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brookville include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper. 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.