What was found in Petrolia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 3115 µg/L 240% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 318.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 86.945 µg/L 580% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19.6 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.8575 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.6685 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.8965 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.9955 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.93 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA · 3,800 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Petrolia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PETROLEUM VALLEY RWA | 3,800 |
Frequently asked questions about Petrolia tap water
Is Petrolia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Petrolia. 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 Petrolia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Petrolia, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Petrolia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Petrolia include Copper, Monochloroacetic Acid, Lead, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.