What was found in Georgetown'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 | 101 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS · 4,331 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 51.74 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS · 4,331 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 36.585 µg/L 244% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS · 4,331 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 20.055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS · 4,331 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 18.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS · 4,331 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.645 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS · 4,331 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.98 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS · 4,331 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS · 4,331 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.354 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS · 4,331 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS · 4,331 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS · 4,331 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00060 mg/L 4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS · 4,331 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Georgetown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PWS | 4,331 |
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown tap water
Is Georgetown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Georgetown. 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 Georgetown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Georgetown, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Georgetown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Georgetown include Copper, TTHM, Lead, Dibromochloromethane, Bromoform. 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.