What was found in New Waterford'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-Nitrite | 4791 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS · 1,238 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 4552.5 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS · 1,238 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 350 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS · 1,238 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 141 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 200.8 µg/L — NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS · 1,238 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 153.6 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS · 1,238 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 105.495 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 89.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 64.56 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 36.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 22.79 µg/L 152% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 17.185 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.505 µg/L — NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS · 1,238 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.8215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.125 µg/L — NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS · 1,238 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.153 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.594 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS · 1,238 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.686 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS · 1,238 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.21 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS · 1,238 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.829 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS · 1,238 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0164 mg/L 109% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS · 1,833 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving New Waterford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LEETONIA VILLAGE PWS | 1,833 |
| NEW WATERFORD VILLAGE PWS | 1,238 |
Frequently asked questions about New Waterford tap water
Is New Waterford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving New Waterford. 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 New Waterford?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for New Waterford, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Waterford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Waterford include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, 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.