What was found in ZIP 44053
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1145.5 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT · 68,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1110 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT · 68,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1110 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT · 68,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 141.2 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 150 µg/L — LORAIN CITY PWS · 64,152 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 77.425 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 56.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 43.95 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 34.65 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: LORAIN CITY PWS · 64,152 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 23.15 µg/L 154% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 25.4 µg/L — ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT · 68,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 18.85 µg/L — LORAIN CITY PWS · 64,152 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 18.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 14.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.62 µg/L — LORAIN CITY PWS · 64,152 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2800 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT · 68,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.0600 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT · 68,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A · 73,125 people · 2025 | 3/3 | 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 44053
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| RURAL LORAIN CO. WATER A | OH | 73,125 |
| ELYRIA WATER DEPARTMENT | OH | 68,000 |
| LORAIN CITY PWS | OH | 64,152 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 44053 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 44053 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 44053. 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 44053?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 44053. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 44053's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.