What was found in Vatia'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 | 158.5 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Vatia ASG · 460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 137 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Vatia ASG · 460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.475 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Vatia ASG · 460 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.235 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Vatia ASG · 460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.9235 pCi/L 38% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Vatia ASG · 460 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.5 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Vatia ASG · 460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Vatia ASG · 460 people · 2016 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Vatia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Vatia ASG | 460 |
Frequently asked questions about Vatia tap water
Is Vatia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Vatia. 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 Vatia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Vatia, AS to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vatia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vatia include Nitrate, Fluoride, Gross Beta Particle Activity, Combined Uranium, Combined Radium (-226 And -228). 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.