What was found in Allentown boro-1302'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 | 1200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 860 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 335.35 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 21.685 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.7775 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 8.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.866 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.9475 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.2 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.0625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.4125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.941 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.4305 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.2345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00099 mg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Allentown boro-1302
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ALLENTOWN WATER DEPT | 2,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Allentown boro-1302 tap water
Is Allentown boro-1302 tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Allentown boro-1302. 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 Allentown boro-1302?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Allentown boro-1302, New Jersey to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Allentown boro-1302's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Allentown boro-1302 include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM. 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.