What was found in Pt Pleasant'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 | 6420 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 140 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 35.675 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.05 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.8225 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.283 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.71755 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.55 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.867 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 2.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.99 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.798 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.349 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.6690 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.2305 mg/L 1537% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2200 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.0500 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE · 56 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
Water suppliers serving Pt Pleasant
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE | 56 |
Frequently asked questions about Pt Pleasant tap water
Is Pt Pleasant tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Pt Pleasant. 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 Pt Pleasant?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pt Pleasant, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pt Pleasant's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pt Pleasant include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Lead, 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.