What was found in Mcdermott'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 66.8 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 64 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 22.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.6 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.3 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0028 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mcdermott
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTHWEST REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT | 11,059 |
Frequently asked questions about Mcdermott tap water
Is Mcdermott tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Mcdermott. 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 Mcdermott?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mcdermott, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mcdermott's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mcdermott include TTHM, Copper, Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane, Bromodichloromethane. 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.