City of Lorain (OH) Water Quality

City of Lorain is a large public water system in EPA region 05 that provides tap water for the 44052, 44053 zip codes. It has 2 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 15.53 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

15.53µg/L
Walgreens - 5411 Leavitt
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
10.5 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Reservoir - Elyria Ave
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
15.53 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
7-Eleven - Grove Ave
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
10.93 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Flowerama - 6000 South Broadway
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
11.21 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Kolczun & Kolczun - 5800 Cooper Foster
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
13.59 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Hydrant - W. Erie & Baumhart
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
7.97 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Hydrant - Oaknoll & Hidden Tree
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
9.87 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Burger King - 2210 Fairless
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
9.86 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

Walgreens - 5411 Leavitt
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
5.22 µg/L
Reservoir - Elyria Ave
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
7.31 µg/L
7-Eleven - Grove Ave
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
5.7 µg/L
Flowerama - 6000 South Broadway
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
5.12 µg/L
Kolczun & Kolczun - 5800 Cooper Foster
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
6.28 µg/L
Hydrant - W. Erie & Baumhart
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
4.96 µg/L
Hydrant - Oaknoll & Hidden Tree
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
5.19 µg/L
Burger King - 2210 Fairless
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
4.97 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

Walgreens - 5411 Leavitt
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
15.31 µg/L
Reservoir - Elyria Ave
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
22.21 µg/L
7-Eleven - Grove Ave
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
16.13 µg/L
Flowerama - 6000 South Broadway
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
15.96 µg/L
Kolczun & Kolczun - 5800 Cooper Foster
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
19.29 µg/L
Hydrant - W. Erie & Baumhart
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
12.47 µg/L
Hydrant - Oaknoll & Hidden Tree
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
14.58 µg/L
Burger King - 2210 Fairless
HAA Sites
9/11/2019
65 months ago
14.36 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
10/23/2019
64 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
10/23/2019
64 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 0.931 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
.931 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
10/23/2019
64 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lorain showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Lorain WTP
9/11/2019
65 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
HAA SitesSurface Water (SW)
Lorain WTPSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is City of Lorain tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Lorain last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between September 11th, 2019 and October 23rd, 2019.