Tamaqua Area Water Authority

Schuylkill County, PA
PA3540012
People Served
8K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Schuylkill County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • HA

    Haloacetic Acids

    Haloacetic acids are byproducts formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. They are regulated contaminants linked to increased cancer risk.

    62.100 ppb
    EPA limit 60.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Combined Chlorine

Avg:0.665 ppm
Limit:-

Copper

Avg:0.065 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Lead

Avg:1.000 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb

Trihalomethanes

Avg:53.300 ppb
Limit:80.000 ppb