What was found in New Miami'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 | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 390 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 390 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 334 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 117 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 18.8 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.8 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.84 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.25 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving New Miami
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEW MIAMI VILLAGE PWS | 3,200 |
Frequently asked questions about New Miami tap water
Is New Miami tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving New Miami. 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 New Miami?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for New Miami, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Miami's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Miami include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium. 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.