Is Othello tap water safe to drink?

Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested Unknown

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Can you drink the tap water in Othello?

Recent public test data for Othello is limited. Check local utility reports and monitor updated EPA records for the latest water quality information.

The health risk for Othello

No recent contaminant testing data is currently available for this water system in the source dataset.

No specific notes available.

Perfluorohexanoic acid concentration (µg/L) Unknown

0 µg/L 3 µg/L 20 µg/L

12.600 µg/L

Detected

µg/L

3 µg/L

EPA limit

guideline

320% above limit

Comparison

vs. guideline

EPA limit: 3 µg/L | Your water: 12.600 µg/L

Recommended Filters for Othello Tap Water

Certified filtration options for common tap-water contaminants.

Pitcher filter

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Under-sink RO system

Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System

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Most elevated compounds

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
Perfluorohexanoic acid Tested: July 2022 · Delaware Bay Cohansey River	12.600 µg/L	3 µg/L	320% above limit

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Delaware Bay Cohansey River · Tested: July 2022

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
Perfluorohexanoic acid	12.600 µg/L	3 µg/L	320% above limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 08323

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Delaware Bay Cohansey RiverAction advised

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline. Colored dots mark federal sampling locations with above-limit detections, when coordinates are available.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)

Guideline source EPA PFAS drinking water standard (PFOA/PFOS: 0.004 µg/L, effective 2024, compliance by 2031)

Last tested Unknown

Last page update 2026-04-22

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Data reflects publicly reported utility records from EPA datasets and local utility disclosures. This information is educational and not medical advice.