What was found in Greenville'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 | 1250 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1320 µg/L — ST PAUL HOMES · 1,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1312 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 152 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 608 µg/L — ST PAUL HOMES · 1,000 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 288 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 27.7 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 170 µg/L — ST PAUL HOMES · 1,000 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 104 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 79.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 73.25 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 53.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.835 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 19.2 µg/L — ST PAUL HOMES · 1,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5980 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15 µg/L — ST PAUL HOMES · 1,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 10.1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: ST PAUL HOMES · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.795 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.8 µg/L — ST PAUL HOMES · 1,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.86 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: ST PAUL HOMES · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.7175 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.7500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.2801 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY · 2,370 people · 1996
Highest in the city: 0.0040 mg/L — ST PAUL HOMES · 1,000 people · 1996 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greenville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| REYNOLDS WATER COMPANY | 2,370 |
| ST PAUL HOMES | 1,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Greenville tap water
Is Greenville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Greenville. 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 Greenville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Greenville, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greenville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greenville include Nitrate, Monochloroacetic Acid, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.