What was found in Trappe'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 | 5810 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1280 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 520 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 418 µg/L 2787% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 117 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 37 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 18.9 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.29 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.4849 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.38 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.46 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 2.1 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.83 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.9340 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.6000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.2350 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0153 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0150 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0109 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0086 mg/L 57% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Trappe
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COLLEGEVILLE TRAPPE JOINT PWD | 8,470 |
Frequently asked questions about Trappe tap water
Is Trappe tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Trappe. 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 Trappe?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Trappe, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Trappe's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Trappe include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Lead, Fluoride. 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.