What was found in Lansdale'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 | 4340 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 966.4 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 784.75 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: DOCK WOODS COMMUNITY · 72 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 393.6 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 123.7 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.6 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 39.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 23.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 22.625 µg/L 151% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18.25 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.7465 µg/L — DOCK WOODS COMMUNITY · 72 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.685 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.81 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.603 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.57 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.28354 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 4.01 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.45 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.29 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.988 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5855 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 1.2035 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.9204 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.6000 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00050 mg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY · 91,941 people · 2025 | 1/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Lansdale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTH PENN WATER AUTHORITY | 91,941 |
| DOCK WOODS COMMUNITY | 72 |
Frequently asked questions about Lansdale tap water
Is Lansdale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Lansdale. 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 Lansdale?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lansdale, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lansdale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lansdale include Nitrate, Copper, Chlorite, Barium, Fluoride. 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.