Lykens Boro Auth

Dauphin County, PA
PA7220022
People Served
3.2K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Dauphin 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.

  • CH

    Chloroform

    Chloroform is a chemical formed when chlorine in water treatment reacts with organic matter. It's also used in industry. Exposure can damage the liver and kidneys.

    82.500 ppb
    EPA limit 70.000 ppb
  • 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.

    85.000 ppb
    EPA limit 60.000 ppb
  • TR

    Trichloroacetic Acid

    Trichloroacetic acid is a byproduct formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. It's commonly found in chlorinated drinking water supplies.

    30.700 ppb
    EPA limit 20.000 ppb
  • 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.

    87.000 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Bromodichloromethane

Avg:5.200 ppb
Limit:80.000 ppb

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.290 ppm
Limit:-

Copper

Avg:0.088 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Dichloroacetic Acid

Avg:54.400 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:1.580 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm

Contaminants tested