What was found in Fairchance'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 | 1670 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 649 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 595.35 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 62.95 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.17 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 34.185 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 23.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 20.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.553 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.4 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN · 3,856 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fairchance
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN | 3,856 |
Frequently asked questions about Fairchance tap water
Is Fairchance tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Fairchance. 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 Fairchance?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fairchance, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fairchance's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fairchance include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.