What was found in Freeland'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 | 3405 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1112 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.28 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.6 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 7.0445 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Highest in the city: SANDY RUN ASSOC · 47 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 3.6 µg/L 180% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2 µg/L Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.03 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.03 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5950 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5230 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.1000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Highest in the city: SANDY RUN ASSOC · 47 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0240 mg/L — SANDY RUN ASSOC · 47 people · 2005 | 2/2 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0091 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Freeland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH | 4,610 |
| SANDY RUN ASSOC | 47 |
Frequently asked questions about Freeland tap water
Is Freeland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Freeland. 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 Freeland?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Freeland, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Freeland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Freeland include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Lead, Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate. 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.