What was found in Six Mile Run'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 | 1500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER · 320 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 191 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER · 320 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 52.48 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER · 320 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 34.855 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER · 320 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 29.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER · 320 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.45 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER · 320 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.105 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER · 320 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER · 320 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.181 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER · 320 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.1325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER · 320 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.574 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER · 320 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0610 mg/L 407% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER · 320 people · 1999 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Six Mile Run
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COALDALE SIX MILE RUN WATER | 320 |
Frequently asked questions about Six Mile Run tap water
Is Six Mile Run tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Six Mile Run. 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 Six Mile Run?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Six Mile Run, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Six Mile Run's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Six Mile Run include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, 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.