What was found in Muncy'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 | 5538.5 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1177.3 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 199.5 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: HEATHERBROOKE ESTATES · 410 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 117.2 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2018 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.675 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 27.8 µg/L — MUNCY STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 2,050 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19.7 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.4 µg/L — MUNCY STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 2,050 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.95 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.8915 µg/L — MUNCY STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 2,050 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.2275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.0245 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.388 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 3.9675 µg/L — HEATHERBROOKE ESTATES · 410 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MUNCY STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 2,050 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MUNCY STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 2,050 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.43 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: MUNCY STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 2,050 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 1.27 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: MUNCY STATE CORRECTIONAL INST · 2,050 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.8900 mg/L 5933% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2025 | 5/5 | LCR |
| Thallium, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.3000 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY · 2,900 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0530 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: ORCHARD MOBILE HOME PARK · 325 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
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 Muncy
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MUNCY BOROUGH WATER COMPANY | 2,900 |
| MUNCY STATE CORRECTIONAL INST | 2,050 |
| HEATHERBROOKE ESTATES | 410 |
| ORCHARD MOBILE HOME PARK | 325 |
| A B C #2 MOBILE HOME PARK | 75 |
Frequently asked questions about Muncy tap water
Is Muncy tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Muncy. 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 Muncy?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Muncy, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Muncy's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Muncy include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Lead. 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.