What was found in East Liverpool'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 | 1229 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1199 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1004.4 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 232 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 106.25 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 54.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 39.27 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 38.95 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 34.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 28.765 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 22.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19.2 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY · 12,586 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving East Liverpool
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EAST LIVERPOOL CITY | 12,586 |
Frequently asked questions about East Liverpool tap water
Is East Liverpool tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving East Liverpool. 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 East Liverpool?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for East Liverpool, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in East Liverpool's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in East Liverpool include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.