What was found in Cabot'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 | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 252 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 163.1 µg/L 8.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 160 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.405 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.2475 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.416 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.388 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.442 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.2305 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.8000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0740 mg/L 493% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME · 950 people · 2004 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cabot
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HOME | 950 |
Frequently asked questions about Cabot tap water
Is Cabot tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Cabot. 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 Cabot?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cabot, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cabot's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cabot include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, 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.