What was found in Nanty Glo'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 | 1870 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 608 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 104 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 95.8 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 92.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 49.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 45.6 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.52 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.782 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0209 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NANTY GLO WATER AUTH · 3,152 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Nanty Glo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NANTY GLO WATER AUTH | 3,152 |
Frequently asked questions about Nanty Glo tap water
Is Nanty Glo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Nanty Glo. 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 Nanty Glo?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Nanty Glo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Nanty Glo include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform. 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.