What was found in Harmonsburg'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5210 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 800 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 720 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 610 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 180 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 148 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 48.8 µg/L 325% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 23.06 µg/L 231% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.6 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.8 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.9100 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 0.7600 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6300 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Harmonsburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CONNEAUT LAKE PARK WATER | 250 |
Frequently asked questions about Harmonsburg tap water
Is Harmonsburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Harmonsburg. 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 Harmonsburg?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Harmonsburg, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Harmonsburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Harmonsburg include Nitrate, Trichloroacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Fluoride. 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.