What was found in ZIP 18012
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 | 3640 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 600 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 128 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.8 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.5 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.9 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.3 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.9100 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0425 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0400 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFNA | 0.0211 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0118 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0114 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0106 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0104 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | 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 18012
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PALMERTON MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY | PA | 7,000 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 18012 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 18012 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 18012. 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 18012?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 18012. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 18012's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.