What was found in Smethport'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 | 1400 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SMETHPORT BOROUGH · 2,400 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 859.95 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SMETHPORT BOROUGH · 2,400 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1317.5 µg/L — PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 15.8 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SMETHPORT BOROUGH · 2,400 people · 2012
Highest in the city: 1115.3 µg/L — PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 40.95 µg/L 273% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SMETHPORT BOROUGH · 2,400 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 33.505 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.9 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SMETHPORT BOROUGH · 2,400 people · 2012
Highest in the city: 33.5 µg/L — PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.495 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.585 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.9 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.9 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 87 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1 mg/L 6667% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SMETHPORT BOROUGH · 2,400 people · 2002 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Smethport
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SMETHPORT BOROUGH | 2,400 |
| PITHOLE WATER ASSOCIATION | 87 |
| CROSBY WATER ASSOCIATION | 56 |
Frequently asked questions about Smethport tap water
Is Smethport tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Smethport. 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 Smethport?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Smethport, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Smethport's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Smethport 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.