What was found in Waynesboro's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1220 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3400 µg/L — QUINCY TWP WATER SYSTEM · 530 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 137.49999999999972 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 948.6499999999999 µg/L — WASHINGTON TWP MUNI AUTH · 6,134 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 892.4999999999999 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 846 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 153.8499999999999 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 21.719999999999995 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 140.25 µg/L — QUINCY TWP WATER SYSTEM · 530 people · 2018 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 80.79499999999993 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 80.99999999999999 µg/L — ZULLINGER WATER SYSTEM WTMA · 1,080 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 73.46499999999995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 75.52 µg/L — ZULLINGER WATER SYSTEM WTMA · 1,080 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52.14999999999999 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 54.65 µg/L — ZULLINGER WATER SYSTEM WTMA · 1,080 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 47.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.150000000000002 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.47 µg/L — ZULLINGER WATER SYSTEM WTMA · 1,080 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.1 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: QUINCY VILLAGE SYSTEM · 450 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.050499999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.6549999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: QUINCY VILLAGE SYSTEM · 450 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.9100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1 µg/L — QUINCY VILLAGE SYSTEM · 450 people · 2018 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.6320 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BORO OF WAYNESBORO · 13,200 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0945 mg/L — QUINCY TWP WATER SYSTEM · 530 people · 2018 | 5/5 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Waynesboro
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BORO OF WAYNESBORO | 13,200 |
| WASHINGTON TWP MUNI AUTH | 6,134 |
| ZULLINGER WATER SYSTEM WTMA | 1,080 |
| QUINCY TWP WATER SYSTEM | 530 |
| QUINCY VILLAGE SYSTEM | 450 |
Frequently asked questions about Waynesboro tap water
Is Waynesboro tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Waynesboro. 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 Waynesboro?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Waynesboro, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waynesboro's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waynesboro include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Nitrite, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.