Drinking water quality · 2024
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What's in Akron, OH tap water
27 contaminants were measured in the Akron, OH water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 27
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- TTHM
- Service area
- OH
PFAS — EPA UCMR5 (2023–2025)
1 PFAS compound above EPA limits in Akron, OH
The EPA finalized the first-ever federal drinking-water limits for six PFAS compounds in April 2024. These numbers come straight from EPA's UCMR5 lab dataset — every U.S. system serving more than 3,300 people tested every PFAS sample at an entry point to its distribution system. PFAS not listed below were either tested and not detected, or not yet sampled.
PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid)
● Over EPA limit (1.8×)PFBA
● Detected (no federal limit)Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Akron, OH's drinking water comes from surface water, drawn from 3 sources.
Source
- IN FROM AKRON CITY LAKE ROCKWELL 48-INCH
- IN FROM AKRON CITY LAKE ROCKWELL 72-INCH
- IN FROM AKRON CITY LAKE ROCKWELL 60-INCH
Treatment
- AKRON CITY
Distribution
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based9 violations on record · most recent May 2003resolved
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based5 violations on record · most recent Jul 2025resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 32.4–98.3 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 30.9–55.1 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
| Chlorite | 0.15–0.64 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 0.8 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| BromodichloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 14.9 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ChloroformA trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water. | 20.1 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| DibromochloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 6.8 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 1.02–1.68 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMRDLG | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | 1.72 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 1.49 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 ug/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.00183 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 3.17 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.026 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.001–0.006 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 1.3 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 0.008 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.029 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.77–1.1 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.33 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.18 NTUReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 84 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 118 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.3AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TemperatureThe measured temperature of the water sample. | 58AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2.51 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Solids | 311 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 1.32 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.0949 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Within the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 220 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | 800 ug/LMRDLG | Within the limit |
People also ask about Akron, OH's water
+Is Akron, OH tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Akron, OH water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: TTHM. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Akron, OH tap water?
27 contaminants were measured in Akron, OH's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 11 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Akron, OH tap water?
One contaminant in Akron, OH's 2024 report sits at or above the federal limit: TTHM (1.2× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Akron, OH tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is TTHM, at 1.2× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Akron, OH tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: HAA5. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Akron, OH's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Akron, OH's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.