What was found in ZIP 18224
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 | 260 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3405 µg/L — FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 102.5 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1112 µg/L — FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 389 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 70.6 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 60.85 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 60.845 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 45.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.93 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.85 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.6 µg/L — FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 3.6 µg/L 180% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3.4 µg/L — FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.475 µg/L — FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.4900 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.03 µg/L — FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5950 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5230 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1000 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0091 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH · 4,610 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HCA HAZLETON DIVISION · 45,000 people · 2025 | 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 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 18224
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| HCA HAZLETON DIVISION | PA | 45,000 |
| FREELAND BORO MUNI WATER AUTH | PA | 4,610 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 18224 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 18224 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 18224. 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 18224?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 18224. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 18224's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.