What was found in Anna'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1204 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1345 µg/L — MCCARTYVILLE WELL ASSOCIATION PWS · 184 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 518.5 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 580.75 µg/L — MCCARTYVILLE WELL ASSOCIATION PWS · 184 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 410 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 405 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 99.38 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 33.055 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 36 µg/L — MCCARTYVILLE WELL ASSOCIATION PWS · 184 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 19.705 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19.565 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.175 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14.2 µg/L — MCCARTYVILLE WELL ASSOCIATION PWS · 184 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.571 µg/L — MCCARTYVILLE WELL ASSOCIATION PWS · 184 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.645 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.505 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.0025 µg/L — MCCARTYVILLE WELL ASSOCIATION PWS · 184 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: MCCARTYVILLE WELL ASSOCIATION PWS · 184 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.195 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: MCCARTYVILLE WELL ASSOCIATION PWS · 184 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.018 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0067 mg/L 45% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ANNA VILLAGE PWS · 1,558 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Anna
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ANNA VILLAGE PWS | 1,558 |
| MCCARTYVILLE WELL ASSOCIATION PWS | 184 |
Frequently asked questions about Anna tap water
Is Anna tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Anna. 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 Anna?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Anna, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Anna's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Anna include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium. 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.