What was found in Kreamer'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 | 3030 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 966 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 180 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 115 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 21.2 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.08 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.28 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.12 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.09 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.84 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.09 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.92 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.2430 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.1800 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0500 mg/L 333% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kreamer
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KREAMER MUN AUTH | 980 |
Frequently asked questions about Kreamer tap water
Is Kreamer tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Kreamer. 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 Kreamer?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Kreamer, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kreamer's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kreamer include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. 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.