What was found in Bellaire'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-Nitrite | 3050 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 2962.5 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1327 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 460 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.99 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.04 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 11 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.946 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4.26 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.1 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 1.86 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.6700 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 4,278 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bellaire
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BELLAIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM | 4,278 |
Frequently asked questions about Bellaire tap water
Is Bellaire tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Bellaire. 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 Bellaire?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bellaire, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bellaire's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bellaire include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, 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.