What was found in ZIP 17970
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 380.6 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 98 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 64 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 7,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 41.76 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 57.39 µg/L — BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 7,100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 36.77 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 54.9 µg/L — BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 7,100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 41.38 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 18.495 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 31.69 µg/L — BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 7,100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 26.4 µg/L — BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 7,100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 22 µg/L — BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 7,100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.54 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.509 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.8325 µg/L — BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 7,100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.3950 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.7586 µg/L — BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 7,100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.525 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.7530 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.6307 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 7,100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.0697 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 0.2825 µg/L — BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 7,100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.0748 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 0.1776 µg/L — BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 7,100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.1409 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH · 31,850 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0038 mg/L — BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY · 7,100 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
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 17970
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SCHUYLKILL CO MUN AUTH | PA | 31,850 |
| BLYTHE TWP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY | PA | 7,100 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 17970 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 17970 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 17970. 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 17970?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 17970. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 17970's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.