What was found in Berlin'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1041 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 42.96 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.9275 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12.205 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 8.3725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.858 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.4145 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.902 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BERLIN CITY OF · 34 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Berlin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BERLIN CITY OF | 34 |
Frequently asked questions about Berlin tap water
Is Berlin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Berlin. 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 Berlin?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Berlin, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Berlin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Berlin include Copper, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromoform. 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.