Lehighton Water Authority

Carbon County, PA
PA3130009
People Served
9K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Carbon 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.

    60.100 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.

Barium

Avg:0.013 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:0.980 ppm
Limit:-

Copper

Avg:0.212 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Trihalomethanes

Avg:58.400 ppb
Limit:80.000 ppb

Contaminants tested