What was found in Narvon'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 | 8240 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1805 µg/L 139% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 460 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 54.7 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 43.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.8 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.39 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.23 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.36 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.8 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.21 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.18306 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 1.1 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.7236 mg/L 4824% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 5/6 | LCR |
| Mercury | 0.6000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
Water suppliers serving Narvon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ZERBE SISTERS | 210 |
| BROOKSIDE MOBILEHOME PARK | 176 |
| LOCUSTWOOD MOBILEHOME PARK | 81 |
| MT IDY MOBILE HOME PARK | 80 |
| BEARTOWN ENTERPRISE LLC | 50 |
| PARK ROAD EST | 29 |
Frequently asked questions about Narvon tap water
Is Narvon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Narvon. 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 Narvon?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Narvon, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Narvon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Narvon include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.