What was found in ZIP 17501
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5309.5 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9150 µg/L — AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 382 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 772 µg/L — AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 55 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2012
Highest in the ZIP: 128 µg/L — AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 120 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 119.1 µg/L 149% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 92.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 72.27 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34.785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10.72 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.5 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2012
Highest in the ZIP: 10.555 µg/L — AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.755 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.54 µg/L — AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.7025 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.57 µg/L — AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.295 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.4355 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0120 µg/L — AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0048 mg/L 32% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY · 4,327 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
| PFBS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: AKRON BOROUGH · 4,200 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
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.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 17501
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WEST EARL WATER AUTHORITY | PA | 4,327 |
| AKRON BOROUGH | PA | 4,200 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 17501 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 17501 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 17501. 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 17501?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 17501. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 17501's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.