What was found in Scranton's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2200 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 590 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 325.65 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 249 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 76.85 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 70.17 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 57.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 33.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 23.975 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 22.445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 21.64 µg/L 216% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.6795 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.302 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0170 mg/L 113% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM · 511 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Scranton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SCRANTON WATER SYSTEM | 511 |
Frequently asked questions about Scranton tap water
Is Scranton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Scranton. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Scranton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Scranton, Iowa to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Scranton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Scranton include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.