What was found in Bellefonte'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 | 8800 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1580 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 560 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 280 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 58.2 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 49.5 µg/L 330% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.7 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 47.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 21 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 18.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.06 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.36 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.47 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.5200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.2400 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2000 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.0400 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0046 mg/L 31% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/7 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Bellefonte
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BELLEFONTE BOROUGH WATER AUTH | 9,500 |
| SPRING TWP WATER AUTHORITY | 3,300 |
| STATE CORR INST BENNER TWP | 2,850 |
| SBWJA HAMPTON HILLS OPEQUON | 684 |
| SBWJA GROVE PARK | 185 |
| EMPIRE MOBILE HOME PARK | 75 |
| EAGLE CREEK | 60 |
Frequently asked questions about Bellefonte tap water
Is Bellefonte tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Bellefonte. 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 Bellefonte?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bellefonte, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bellefonte's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bellefonte include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, TTHM. 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.