What was found in Malta'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 | 1070 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 157.45 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 60.35 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 44.965 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 16.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.1275 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.6 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0052 mg/L 35% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MALTA VILLAGE PWS · 671 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Malta
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MALTA VILLAGE PWS | 671 |
Frequently asked questions about Malta tap water
Is Malta tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Malta. 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 Malta?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Malta, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Malta's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Malta include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.