What was found in Warsaw'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 | 455 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW PWS · 782 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1870 µg/L — ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 84.4 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW PWS · 782 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1210 µg/L — ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 566.5 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 280.55 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW PWS · 782 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.25 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW PWS · 782 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 45.15 µg/L — ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 43.945 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW PWS · 782 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.095 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW PWS · 782 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 39.64 µg/L — ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARSAW PWS · 782 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 28.955 µg/L — ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARSAW PWS · 782 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 18.24 µg/L — ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.09 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW PWS · 782 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.95 µg/L — ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARSAW PWS · 782 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.3945 µg/L — ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARSAW PWS · 782 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 0.8685 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the city: ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7720 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE · 25 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WARSAW PWS · 782 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Warsaw
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WARSAW PWS | 782 |
| ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Warsaw tap water
Is Warsaw tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Warsaw. 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 Warsaw?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Warsaw, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Warsaw's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Warsaw include Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.