What was found in East Earl'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 | 4330 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL · 1,946 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11300 µg/L — PINEHURST MANOR · 47 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 169 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL · 1,946 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1900 µg/L — TERRE HILL BOROUGH · 1,295 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 515 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL · 1,946 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 38.6 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL · 1,946 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL · 1,946 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 33.4 µg/L — TERRE HILL BOROUGH · 1,295 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL · 1,946 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 15 µg/L 750% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2 µg/L Highest in the city: PINEHURST MANOR · 47 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL · 1,946 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL · 1,946 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL · 1,946 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.8 µg/L — TERRE HILL BOROUGH · 1,295 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.95 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: TERRE HILL BOROUGH · 1,295 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.08923 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL · 1,946 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL · 1,946 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.95 µg/L — PINEHURST MANOR · 47 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PINEHURST MANOR · 47 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PINEHURST MANOR · 47 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0021 mg/L 14% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL · 1,946 people · 1996
Highest in the city: 0.0180 mg/L — PINEHURST MANOR · 47 people · 2019 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving East Earl
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WEAVERLAND VALLEY BLUE BALL | 1,946 |
| TERRE HILL BOROUGH | 1,295 |
| PINEHURST MANOR | 47 |
Frequently asked questions about East Earl tap water
Is East Earl tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving East Earl. 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 East Earl?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for East Earl, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in East Earl's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in East Earl include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Lead. 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.