What was found in Point Marion'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 | 2850 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1104 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 576.85 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 133.95 µg/L 223% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 103.45 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 104.6 µg/L — STATE LINE MUNI SVCS AUTH · 95 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 94.635 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 77.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 61.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 49.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 55.8 µg/L — STATE LINE MUNI SVCS AUTH · 95 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 48.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: POINT MARION BORO · 1,110 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 47.7 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 24.76 µg/L — STATE LINE MUNI SVCS AUTH · 95 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.675 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: POINT MARION BORO · 1,110 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.912 µg/L — STATE LINE MUNI SVCS AUTH · 95 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.9000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: POINT MARION BORO · 1,110 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.4655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.3000 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH · 2,695 people · 1994
Highest in the city: 0.0050 mg/L — POINT MARION BORO · 1,110 people · 1996 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Point Marion
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ALBERT GALLATIN MUNI AUTH | 2,695 |
| POINT MARION BORO | 1,110 |
| STATE LINE MUNI SVCS AUTH | 95 |
Frequently asked questions about Point Marion tap water
Is Point Marion tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Point Marion. 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 Point Marion?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Point Marion, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Point Marion's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Point Marion include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.