What was found in Lavale'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 | 2470 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 83.125 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 51.5635 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 51.24 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 44.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25.73 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 25.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.5895 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.3354 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.709 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.762 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION · 5,500 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lavale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION | 5,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Lavale tap water
Is Lavale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Lavale. 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 Lavale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lavale, Maryland to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lavale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lavale include Nitrate, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Chloroform. 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.