What was found in Easton'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 | 520 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7687.5 µg/L — DRIFTWOOD COURT · 53 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 866.5 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 508.85 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25.8 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 93.25 µg/L — GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 48 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 90.715 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 82.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.36 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.93 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 7 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.45 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.29 µg/L — DRIFTWOOD COURT · 53 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: DRIFTWOOD COURT · 53 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM · 96,867 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0019 mg/L — GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 48 people · 1993 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Easton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM | 96,867 |
| DRIFTWOOD COURT | 53 |
| GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK | 48 |
Frequently asked questions about Easton tap water
Is Easton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Easton. 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 Easton?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Easton, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Easton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Easton include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, 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.