What was found in Homer City'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 | 620 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 239 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 100 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 91.625 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 78.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 50.235 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 44 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 39.3 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.155 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.95 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH · 4,920 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Homer City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL INDIANA CO WATER AUTH | 4,920 |
Frequently asked questions about Homer City tap water
Is Homer City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Homer City. 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 Homer City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Homer City, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Homer City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Homer City include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.