What was found in Warren'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 | 2010 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 850 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 700 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 298 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 60 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 46 µg/L 307% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 36.4 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 19.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 9.2 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.31 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.2 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.8002 mg/L 5335% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Warren
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PA AMERICAN WATER CO WARREN | 14,650 |
| NORTH WARREN MUNI AUTHORITY | 1,749 |
| VALLEY VIEW VILLAGE MHP | 55 |
| THE VALLEY MHC | 37 |
Frequently asked questions about Warren tap water
Is Warren tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Warren. 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 Warren?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Warren, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Warren's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Warren include Nitrate, Barium, Copper, Fluoride, Nitrite. 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.