What was found in Sharon'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 | 1880 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/11 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1600 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 11/11 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1130 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 7/11 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 990 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 979 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 9/11 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 222 µg/L 1480% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 10/11 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 105.7 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 11/11 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 91.2 µg/L 152% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 11/11 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 88.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 11/11 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 49 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/11 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 44.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/11 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 43.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/11 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 40.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/11 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 28.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 11/11 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 28 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set | 11/11 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 17 µg/L 170% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 5/11 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 17 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/11 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7.6 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 8/11 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/11 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/11 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.8036 mg/L 5357% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 10/11 | LCR |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.8000 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.7700 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/11 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/11 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/11 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Sharon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AQUA PA SHENANGO VALLEY WTP | 48,000 |
| AQUA PA GREENVILLE | 8,600 |
| AQUA PA JENKS TWP WTP | 4,320 |
| AQUA PA INC TREASURE LAKE DIV | 4,155 |
| AQUA PA CRAWFORD DIV | 2,300 |
| AQUA PA LAKE LATONKA WTP | 1,600 |
| MAHONING TOWNSHIP | 1,032 |
| AQUA PA MT JEWETT | 972 |
| AQUA PA CLARENDON | 840 |
| FRYBURG WATER COMPANY | 490 |
| WEST HICKORY WATER COMPANY | 450 |
Frequently asked questions about Sharon tap water
Is Sharon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Sharon. 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 Sharon?
11 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Sharon, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sharon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sharon include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Chlorite, Barium. 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.