What was found in Ripley'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 890 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 266 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 50.6 µg/L 337% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 41.4 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 16.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.6 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00070 mg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ripley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BROWN COUNTY RURAL WATER | 32,090 |
Frequently asked questions about Ripley tap water
Is Ripley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Ripley. 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 Ripley?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ripley, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ripley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ripley include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lead. 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.