What was found in Berea'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 | 7760 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 7334 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 999 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 85.5245 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 50 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 38.825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 26.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 25.3975 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 21.2425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.3 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 17 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 15.365 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.723 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.77 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.69225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.91175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.8 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BEREA CITY PWS · 18,789 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Berea
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BEREA CITY PWS | 18,789 |
Frequently asked questions about Berea tap water
Is Berea tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Berea. 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 Berea?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Berea, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Berea's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Berea include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Copper. 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.