What was found in ZIP 44053
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 | 1500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1170 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 672 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 93.9 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 70.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.2 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 43 µg/L 287% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 42 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 27.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 18.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2800 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.0600 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | 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 44053
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A | OH | 73,125 |
| ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT | OH | 68,000 |
| LORAIN CITY PWS | OH | 64,152 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 44053 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 44053 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 44053. 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 44053?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 44053. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 44053's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.