What was found in Franklin'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 | 1540 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1018 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 823.05 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 460.5 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 178.7 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 45.888 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 26.607 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.742 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.7345 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.122 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.815 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.7116 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.14645 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.144 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.7001 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.608 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0021 mg/L 14% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM · 11,690 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Franklin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRANKLIN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM | 11,690 |
Frequently asked questions about Franklin tap water
Is Franklin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Franklin. 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 Franklin?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Franklin, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Franklin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Franklin include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, 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.