What was found in Lordstown'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 108.4 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 91.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 71.06 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54.885 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 46.6475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 25.68 µg/L 171% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 15.715 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.1715 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.676 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS · 3,515 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lordstown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LORDSTOWN VILLAGE PWS | 3,515 |
Frequently asked questions about Lordstown tap water
Is Lordstown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Lordstown. 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 Lordstown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lordstown, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lordstown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lordstown include TTHM, Chloroform, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.