What was found in Vermilion'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 | 1330 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1329 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1293 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 130 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 87.825 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 62.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 22.3 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 20.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.4 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.3800 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.0617 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VERMILION CITY · 10,594 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Vermilion
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VERMILION CITY | 10,594 |
Frequently asked questions about Vermilion tap water
Is Vermilion tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Vermilion. 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 Vermilion?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Vermilion, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vermilion's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vermilion include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.