What was found in New Oxford'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 | 3989 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 395 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 80.2 µg/L 134% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 61.06 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 37.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 21.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.9 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.21733 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0281 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0096 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH · 3,963 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving New Oxford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEW OXFORD MUNCI AUTH | 3,963 |
Frequently asked questions about New Oxford tap water
Is New Oxford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving New Oxford. 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 Oxford?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for New Oxford, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Oxford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Oxford include Nitrate, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, 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.