What was found in Point Marion'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 | 2850 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1110 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 772 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 160.96 µg/L 201% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 159 µg/L 265% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 152.16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 83 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 76 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 56 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 48.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 48 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 41 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.1 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.9000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.4700 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.3000 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Point Marion
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH | 2,695 |
| POINT MARION BORO | 1,110 |
| STATE LINE MUNI SVCS AUTH | 95 |
Frequently asked questions about Point Marion tap water
Is Point Marion tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Point Marion. 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 Point Marion?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Point Marion, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Point Marion's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Point Marion include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.