What was found in Moon Township'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 | 1400 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 708.5 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 177.15 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 92.95 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 65.8 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 36.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 29.165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.14 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 26.111 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 9.95 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.5655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.49 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.273 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOON TWP MUNI AUTH · 38,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Moon Township
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOON TWP MUNI AUTH | 38,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Moon Township tap water
Is Moon Township tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Moon Township. 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 Moon Township?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Moon Township, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Moon Township's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Moon Township include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, 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.