What was found in ZIP 17538
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 8058.5 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1192 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 220.4 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 40 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 34.8 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 32.81 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 9 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.75 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.898 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.954 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.45 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.2490 µg/L 124% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH · 20,988 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 17538
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH | PA | 20,988 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 17538 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 17538 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 17538. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 17538?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 17538. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 17538's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.