What was found in Mcadoo'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 | 1400 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1245.5 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.8 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 18.935 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 15.53 µg/L 155% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10.76 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.21 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.36 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.3735 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.368 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1085 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY · 6,700 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mcadoo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KLINE TOWNSHIP MUN AUTHORITY | 6,700 |
Frequently asked questions about Mcadoo tap water
Is Mcadoo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Mcadoo. 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 Mcadoo?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mcadoo, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mcadoo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mcadoo include Nitrate, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.