What was found in Somerville'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 | 2800 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2210 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1084.5 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 223.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 101.625 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.462 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.3925 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.217 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.69175 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.186 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.179 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.6032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.51795 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.2386 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.416 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0126 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OXFORD CITY PWS · 24,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Somerville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OXFORD CITY PWS | 24,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Somerville tap water
Is Somerville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Somerville. 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 Somerville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Somerville, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Somerville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Somerville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.