What was found in New Holland'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 | 7910 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 412.5 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 922 µg/L — WESTERN HEIGHTS · 312 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 814.5 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 11.3 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 225.7 µg/L — WELSH MOUNTAIN HOME · 53 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.7 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 213.76 µg/L — WELSH MOUNTAIN HOME · 53 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 46.5 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WELSH MOUNTAIN HOME · 53 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 26.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 15.675 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 26.13 µg/L — WESTERN HEIGHTS · 312 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 17.74 µg/L 355% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.355 µg/L — WESTERN HEIGHTS · 312 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 12.56 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.96 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.6 µg/L — WESTERN HEIGHTS · 312 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 7.225 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: WELSH MOUNTAIN HOME · 53 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.94 µg/L — WESTERN HEIGHTS · 312 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WELSH MOUNTAIN HOME · 53 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 3.575 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WESTERN HEIGHTS · 312 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.7110 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.1125 mg/L — WELSH MOUNTAIN HOME · 53 people · 2016 | 3/3 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0083 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0079 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH · 8,490 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving New Holland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH | 8,490 |
| WESTERN HEIGHTS | 312 |
| WELSH MOUNTAIN HOME | 53 |
Frequently asked questions about New Holland tap water
Is New Holland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving New Holland. 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 New Holland?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for New Holland, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Holland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Holland include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lead. 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.