What was found in Huber Heights'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 | 1040 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 368 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 334 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 166 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 109 µg/L 156% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 49.5 µg/L 330% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 43.69 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 41.9 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.22 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.64 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 16.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 14.3 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.34 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.906 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.368 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 2.12 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1.68 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.57 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9600 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.9200 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 0.8000 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.7600 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.5700 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0068 mg/L 45% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Huber Heights
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HUBER HEIGHTS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM | 43,439 |
Frequently asked questions about Huber Heights tap water
Is Huber Heights tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Huber Heights. 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 Huber Heights?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Huber Heights, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Huber Heights's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Huber Heights include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Barium, cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene. 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.