What was found in Lebanon'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 | 5400 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 778 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 240 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 160.82 µg/L 1072% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 118 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 109 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 65 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 55.8 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 53 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 39.3 µg/L 786% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 4 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 3.5 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.7 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 1 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.6600 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 0.5900 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.2600 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0140 mg/L 93% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lebanon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LEBANON WATER AUTH | 57,000 |
| BOROUGH OF CORNWALL | 3,343 |
| WEST LEBANON TWP WATER SUPPLY | 780 |
| TWIN MAPLES MHP | 280 |
| SUNRISE TRAILER CT | 200 |
Frequently asked questions about Lebanon tap water
Is Lebanon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Lebanon. 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 Lebanon?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lebanon, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lebanon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lebanon include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrite, Lead. 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.