What was found in Morrisdale'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1039.7999999999997 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 62.64999999999999 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 60 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 41.27999999999999 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 35.04999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 29.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16.099999999999998 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 15 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.404999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH · 3,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH · 3,700 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Morrisdale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COOPER TWP MUNICIPAL AUTH | 3,700 |
Frequently asked questions about Morrisdale tap water
Is Morrisdale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Morrisdale. 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 Morrisdale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Morrisdale, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Morrisdale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Morrisdale include Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.