What was found in Ellsworth'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 141.5 µg/L 177% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 126.74999999999999 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 90.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 64.25 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 40.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 30.75499999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 23.924999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.8819999999999992 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT · 1,250 people · 1996 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ellsworth
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ELLSWORTH BORO WATER DEPT | 1,250 |
Frequently asked questions about Ellsworth tap water
Is Ellsworth tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Ellsworth. 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 Ellsworth?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ellsworth, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ellsworth's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ellsworth include TTHM, Copper, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane. 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.