What was found in Bedford'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 | 202 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 46.745 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 27.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.85 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.185 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.44 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BEDFORD CITY PWS · 13,149 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bedford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BEDFORD CITY PWS | 13,149 |
Frequently asked questions about Bedford tap water
Is Bedford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Bedford. 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 Bedford?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bedford, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bedford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bedford include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane. 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.