What was found in Sellersville'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 | 1650 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1400 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1100 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 84 µg/L 1680% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 77 µg/L 1100% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 7 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 74.1 µg/L 1482% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 60.8 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 43.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 29.6 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 25 µg/L 167% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 22.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 20.1 µg/L 201% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 10.88147 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 4.6 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.6 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.45 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 2 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2400 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2300 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.1100 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0780 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.0700 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0176 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0080 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0025 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sellersville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PERKASIE REGIONAL AUTHORITY | 15,000 |
| HILLTOWN TWP WATER&SEWER AUTH | 5,770 |
| RESERVE AND RIDGE AT HILLTOWN | 300 |
Frequently asked questions about Sellersville tap water
Is Sellersville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 39 contaminants in the water serving Sellersville. 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 Sellersville?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Sellersville, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sellersville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sellersville include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Tetrachloroethylene. 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.