What was found in Coatesville'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 | 10100 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1150 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 660 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 173 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 147.4 µg/L 184% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 130.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 121 µg/L 202% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 110 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 53.6 µg/L 357% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 10.6 µg/L 212% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10.1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.662 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.1 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.8 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.9400 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.6000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.6000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.2000 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.0800 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0446 mg/L 297% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 7/7 | LCR |
| Pfba | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Coatesville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PA AMERICAN COATESVILLE | 36,960 |
| COATESVILLE VETERANS ADM HOSP | 2,000 |
| APPLEVILLE MOBILE HOME PARK | 461 |
| SPRING RUN ESTATES WTP | 450 |
| WOODBROOKE WATER AUTHORITY | 87 |
| PERRY PHILLIPS MOBILE HOMES | 60 |
| TAYLORS MOBILE HOME PARK | 50 |
Frequently asked questions about Coatesville tap water
Is Coatesville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving Coatesville. 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 Coatesville?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Coatesville, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Coatesville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Coatesville include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, 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.