What was found in ZIP 44240
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 Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 312.5 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 900 µg/L — PORTAGE COUNTY WATER RESOURCES · 8,606 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 503 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 30 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2013
Highest in the ZIP: 120 µg/L — PORTAGE COUNTY WATER RESOURCES · 8,606 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 107 µg/L 134% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 42.9 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 97.75 µg/L — PORTAGE COUNTY WATER RESOURCES · 8,606 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 86.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 56.69 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 31.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 30.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 22.3 µg/L — PORTAGE COUNTY WATER RESOURCES · 8,606 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.15 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 19.75 µg/L — PORTAGE COUNTY WATER RESOURCES · 8,606 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.945 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 19.4 µg/L — PORTAGE COUNTY WATER RESOURCES · 8,606 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 13.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PORTAGE COUNTY WATER RESOURCES · 8,606 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Nitrite | 11 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.955 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.19 µg/L — PORTAGE COUNTY WATER RESOURCES · 8,606 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.86 µg/L — PORTAGE COUNTY WATER RESOURCES · 8,606 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.385 µg/L — KENT CITY PWS · 29,662 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.1 pCi/L 42% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2016 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.05 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: AKRON CITY PWS · 280,000 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 44240
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| AKRON CITY PWS | OH | 280,000 |
| KENT CITY PWS | OH | 29,662 |
| PORTAGE COUNTY WATER RESOURCES | OH | 8,606 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 44240 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 44240 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 44240. 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 44240?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 44240. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 44240's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.