What was found in Orwell'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 214.6 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 156.15 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 73.025 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 29.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 24.59 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.14 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.92 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.9386 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.1695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.6232 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ORWELL VILLAGE PWS · 1,660 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Orwell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ORWELL VILLAGE PWS | 1,660 |
Frequently asked questions about Orwell tap water
Is Orwell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Orwell. 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 Orwell?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Orwell, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Orwell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Orwell include Copper, Barium, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane, Bromoform. 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.