What was found in Mount Gillead'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 627 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 242.3 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 150 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 150 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 89.06 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 40.33 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 27.81 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.14 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.18 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.4 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.288 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.8 pCi/L 56% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0039 mg/L 26% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC · 1,710 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mount Gillead
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CANDLEWOOD LAKE ASSOCIATION INC | 1,710 |
Frequently asked questions about Mount Gillead tap water
Is Mount Gillead tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Mount Gillead. 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 Mount Gillead?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mount Gillead, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mount Gillead's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mount Gillead include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.