What was found in Doylestown'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 | 5830 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2500 µg/L 192% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 801 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 230 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 77 µg/L 513% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 38 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 17.2 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 7.7 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 6.20883 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.1 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 4.3 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4.2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3.5 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 2.3 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 0.9000 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 0.7800 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.7000 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.6000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.1500 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.0700 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0320 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0146 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0134 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0104 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0098 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFNA | 0.0074 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfuna | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Doylestown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DOYLESTOWN BORO WATER DEPT | 8,700 |
| DTMA MAIN SYSTEM | 8,655 |
| DTMA CEDAR CREST FARMS | 300 |
Frequently asked questions about Doylestown tap water
Is Doylestown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 42 contaminants in the water serving Doylestown. 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 Doylestown?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Doylestown, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Doylestown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Doylestown include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, Lead. 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.