What was found in Camp Hill'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 | 4400 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 487.885 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 166 µg/L 1107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 110 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.4 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 39.9 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36.22 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.905 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 11 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.74 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0120 mg/L 80% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 3,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Camp Hill
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| STATE CORRECTIONAL INST | 3,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Camp Hill tap water
Is Camp Hill tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Camp Hill. 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 Camp Hill?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Camp Hill's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Camp Hill include Nitrate, Copper, Lead, Fluoride, 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.