What was found in Aoa's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 447.5 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 127.5 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 36.125 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.115 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 15.25 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.88 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.3244 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.01 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.46325 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.3705 pCi/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Methoxychlor | 0.1000 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Aoa ASG · 344 people · 2016 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Aoa
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Aoa ASG | 344 |
Frequently asked questions about Aoa tap water
Is Aoa tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Aoa. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Aoa?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Aoa, AS to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Aoa's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Aoa include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.