What was found in ZIP 16509
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2970 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 990 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 754 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 650 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 377 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 150 µg/L 188% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 72 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 48 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 47 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 34 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 13 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 12.5 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.4 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.1 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 8.75 µg/L 146% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.2316 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.07 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.3 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.49 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 2.19 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.03 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.4000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0870 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | 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 single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 16509
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ERIE CITY WATER AUTHORITY | PA | 220,001 |
| SUMMIT TOWNSHIP WATER AUTHORIT | PA | 12,500 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 16509 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 16509 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 16509. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 16509?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 16509. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 16509's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Chloroform, Nitrate-Nitrite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.