What was found in Dubois'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 790 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 393 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 131 µg/L 873% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 126 µg/L 158% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 110 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 83.9 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 62.6 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 53.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 39.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 25.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.1 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5080 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dubois
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF DUBOIS WATER DEPART | 7,794 |
| SANDY TOWNSHIP | 1,828 |
Frequently asked questions about Dubois tap water
Is Dubois tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Dubois. 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 Dubois?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Dubois, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dubois's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dubois include Fluoride, Copper, Lead, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.