What was found in Lopez'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 | 560 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 454 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 291.7 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 62.5 µg/L 417% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 30.38 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.72 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.315 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.285 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.9900 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.2226 mg/L 1484% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER · 425 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lopez
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER | 425 |
Frequently asked questions about Lopez tap water
Is Lopez tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Lopez. 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 Lopez?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lopez, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lopez's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lopez include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Lead, 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.