What was found in Morgantown'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 | 8380 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 522.75 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 953.6 µg/L — ABRAXAS ACADEMY · 156 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 170 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: THE ACORNS LLC · 50 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 74.8 µg/L 499% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.7 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 12.0452 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 9.864 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: THE ACORNS LLC · 50 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.285 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: THE ACORNS LLC · 50 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.592 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.895 µg/L — ABRAXAS ACADEMY · 156 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.9 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.8750 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1.6 µg/L — VILLAGE AT SUMMIT CREST · 120 people · 2018 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: THE ACORNS LLC · 50 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0920 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0754 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0562 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0558 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0290 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0231 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2025 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CAERNARVON TWP AUTH · 4,245 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0167 mg/L — THE ACORNS LLC · 50 people · 2010 | 5/5 | 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 Morgantown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CAERNARVON TWP AUTH | 4,245 |
| VILLAGE OF PLEASANT HILL | 650 |
| ABRAXAS ACADEMY | 156 |
| VILLAGE AT SUMMIT CREST | 120 |
| THE ACORNS LLC | 50 |
Frequently asked questions about Morgantown tap water
Is Morgantown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Morgantown. 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 Morgantown?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Morgantown, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Morgantown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Morgantown include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, 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.