Elizabethtown Area Water
- People Served
- 19K
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Counties
- Lancaster County
- Data from
- 2023
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.
- MA
Manganese
Manganese is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through erosion and industrial processes. While essential in small amounts, excess can harm the nervous system.
- TR
Trihalomethanes
Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.
Atrazine
| Avg: | 0.270 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 3.000 ppb |
Coliform
| Avg: | 1.000 positive samples |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Combined Chlorine
| Avg: | 0.557 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
| Avg: | 0.400 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 pci/l |
Combined Uranium
| Avg: | 1.240 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 30.000 ppb |
Iron
| Avg: | 10.000 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Summary
- People Served
- 19K
- Surface Water
- Lancaster County
- Data from 2023
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