What was found in Brownstown'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 | 5309.5 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 382 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 119.1 µg/L 149% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 92.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 72.27 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 55 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34.785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.5 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.755 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.295 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.4355 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0048 mg/L 32% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Brownstown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY | 4,327 |
Frequently asked questions about Brownstown tap water
Is Brownstown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Brownstown. 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 Brownstown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Brownstown, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brownstown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brownstown include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, 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.