What was found in Greenville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dibromochloromethane | 3190 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1340 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1320 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 610 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 518 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 170 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 120 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 110 µg/L 183% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 104 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 61 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 40 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 12.2 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 2.1 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.77 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.75 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.7500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.2880 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greenville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY | 2,370 |
| ST PAUL HOMES | 1,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Greenville tap water
Is Greenville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Greenville. 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 Greenville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Greenville, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greenville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greenville include Dibromochloromethane, Monochloroacetic Acid, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper. 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.