What was found in Waterville'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 | 96 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 78.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 60 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 41 µg/L 273% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 31.2 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0091 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Waterville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WATERVILLE CITY | 6,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Waterville tap water
Is Waterville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Waterville. 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 Waterville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Waterville, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waterville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waterville include TTHM, Chloroform, Copper, Lead, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.