What was found in Blandon'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 | 11000 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 826 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 244.1 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 150 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 50.8 µg/L 339% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 38.22 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 36.75 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 19.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 19.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.61 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.871 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.0595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH · 7,505 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Blandon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MAIDENCREEK TWP WATER AUTH | 7,505 |
Frequently asked questions about Blandon tap water
Is Blandon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Blandon. 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 Blandon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Blandon, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Blandon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Blandon include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrite, Lead. 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.