What was found in Greenville'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 | 4400 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4260 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 295.75 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 154.1 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 73.025 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 22.475 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 14 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 13 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.98 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.295 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1.9 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.545 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GREENVILLE CITY PWS · 13,227 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greenville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GREENVILLE CITY PWS | 13,227 |
Frequently asked questions about Greenville tap water
Is Greenville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Greenville. 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 Greenville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Greenville, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greenville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greenville 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.