What was found in New Kensington'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1335.35 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 836 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 229.25 µg/L 1528% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.84 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 52.8 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 50.6 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 44.685 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 34.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 27.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 6 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.342 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.192 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.37 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH · 47,800 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving New Kensington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEW KENSINGTON MUNI AUTH | 47,800 |
Frequently asked questions about New Kensington tap water
Is New Kensington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving New Kensington. 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 Kensington?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for New Kensington, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Kensington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Kensington include Fluoride, Nitrate, Lead, 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.