What was found in New Wilmington'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 690 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 101.1 µg/L 126% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 84.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 77.2 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 40.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 36 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 22 µg/L 147% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00095 mg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving New Wilmington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEW WILMINGTON BORO WATER DEPT | 4,500 |
Frequently asked questions about New Wilmington tap water
Is New Wilmington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving New Wilmington. 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 Wilmington?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for New Wilmington, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Wilmington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Wilmington include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid. 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.