What was found in Tallmadge'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 | 318.95 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 95.99 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 74.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 51.435 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 26.555 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.9455 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 13.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TALLMADGE CITY PWS · 18,394 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tallmadge
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TALLMADGE CITY PWS | 18,394 |
Frequently asked questions about Tallmadge tap water
Is Tallmadge tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Tallmadge. 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 Tallmadge?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tallmadge, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tallmadge's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tallmadge include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.