What was found in Oakmont'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 | 790 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 676.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 100 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 76.49499999999999 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 49.76999999999999 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 49.234999999999985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 37.23 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27.605 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.245 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.965 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.584999999999994 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Antimony, Total | 9.09 µg/L 152% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.256 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00046 mg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY · 39,901 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oakmont
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY | 39,901 |
Frequently asked questions about Oakmont tap water
Is Oakmont tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Oakmont. 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 Oakmont?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oakmont, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oakmont's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oakmont include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.