What was found in Manheim'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 | 6665 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10200 µg/L — NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER CO AUTH · 2,968 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 299.2 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 850 µg/L — NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER CO AUTH · 2,968 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 824.5 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 42.65 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 248 µg/L — HEMLOCK ACRES COURT · 125 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 34.75 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 115 µg/L — NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER CO AUTH · 2,968 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 26.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 90.68 µg/L — NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER CO AUTH · 2,968 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10.845 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 40.26 µg/L — NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER CO AUTH · 2,968 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 29.75 µg/L — NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER CO AUTH · 2,968 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.01 µg/L — NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER CO AUTH · 2,968 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.955 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.8 µg/L — NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER CO AUTH · 2,968 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17 µg/L — NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER CO AUTH · 2,968 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.35 µg/L — NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER CO AUTH · 2,968 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.85 µg/L — MT HOPE NAZARENE RET COMM · 141 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 3.4 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2.82 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.365 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.4800 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the city: NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER CO AUTH · 2,968 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0260 mg/L — MT HOPE NAZARENE RET COMM · 141 people · 2010 | 4/4 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0128 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0079 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT · 6,701 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
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 Manheim
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MANHEIM AREA WATER & SEWER AUT | 6,701 |
| NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER CO AUTH | 2,968 |
| MT HOPE NAZARENE RET COMM | 141 |
| HEMLOCK ACRES COURT | 125 |
Frequently asked questions about Manheim tap water
Is Manheim tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Manheim. 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 Manheim?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Manheim, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Manheim's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Manheim include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, 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.