What was found in Mount Orab'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 | 1380 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1380 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 936 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 418.7999999999995 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 83.46 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 62.31999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 53.57 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 34.44 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 29.689999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25.075000000000003 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.051999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.535 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.944999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.916999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS · 6,607 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mount Orab
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOUNT ORAB VILLAGE PWS | 6,607 |
Frequently asked questions about Mount Orab tap water
Is Mount Orab tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Mount Orab. 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 Mount Orab?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mount Orab, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mount Orab's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mount Orab include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.