What was found in New Hope'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 | 2270 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2837.5 µg/L — SOLEBURY SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 186.5 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 258.05 µg/L — VILLAGE 2 COMMUNITY ASSOC · 650 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 199 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 242.5 µg/L — VILLAGE 2 COMMUNITY ASSOC · 650 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 149 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19.72 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.955 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.265 µg/L — SOLEBURY SCHOOL · 300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.67 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 8.25 µg/L — VILLAGE 2 COMMUNITY ASSOC · 650 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.55807 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 8.15075 µg/L — VILLAGE 2 COMMUNITY ASSOC · 650 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.365 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.5 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.5945 µg/L — VILLAGE 2 COMMUNITY ASSOC · 650 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.905 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: VILLAGE 2 COMMUNITY ASSOC · 650 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.68 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.5 µg/L — VILLAGE 2 COMMUNITY ASSOC · 650 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SOLEBURY SCHOOL · 300 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.2535 mg/L 1690% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS · 1,295 people · 1997 | 2/3 | LCR |
| Antimony, Total | 0.1200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: VILLAGE 2 COMMUNITY ASSOC · 650 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.1066 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: SOLEBURY SCHOOL · 300 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0770 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: VILLAGE 2 COMMUNITY ASSOC · 650 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.0555 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Highest in the city: SOLEBURY SCHOOL · 300 people · 2018 | 1/3 | 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 New Hope
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VILLAGE OF BUCKINGHAM SPRINGS | 1,295 |
| VILLAGE 2 COMMUNITY ASSOC | 650 |
| SOLEBURY SCHOOL | 300 |
Frequently asked questions about New Hope tap water
Is New Hope tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving New Hope. 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 New Hope?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for New Hope, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Hope's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Hope include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, 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.