What was found in Tuba City'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 | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Tuba City NTUA · 6,276 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 160 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Tuba City NTUA · 6,276 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Tuba City NTUA · 6,276 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 3.55 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: Tuba City NTUA · 6,276 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.7 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Tuba City NTUA · 6,276 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: Tuba City NTUA · 6,276 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Tuba City NTUA · 6,276 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tuba City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Tuba City NTUA | 6,276 |
Frequently asked questions about Tuba City tap water
Is Tuba City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Tuba City. 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 Tuba City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tuba City, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tuba City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tuba City include Nitrate, Fluoride, Lithium, TTHM, Combined Uranium. 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.