What was found in Aberdeen'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 865 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ABERDEEN CITY OF · 22,867 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 41 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: VIKINGS WEST MOBILE HOME · 71 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 15.06 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ABERDEEN CITY OF · 22,867 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ABERDEEN CITY OF · 22,867 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.772 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABERDEEN CITY OF · 22,867 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABERDEEN CITY OF · 22,867 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABERDEEN CITY OF · 22,867 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABERDEEN CITY OF · 22,867 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.924 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABERDEEN CITY OF · 22,867 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.0025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABERDEEN CITY OF · 22,867 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ABERDEEN CITY OF · 22,867 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0067 mg/L — Ocosta Mobile Home Park LLC · 26 people · 2021 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Aberdeen
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ABERDEEN CITY OF | 22,867 |
| VIKINGS WEST MOBILE HOME | 71 |
| Ocosta Mobile Home Park LLC | 26 |
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen tap water
Is Aberdeen tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Aberdeen. 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 Aberdeen?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Aberdeen, Washington to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Aberdeen's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Aberdeen include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.