What was found in Unknown'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 | 1100 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WHETSTONE VILLAGE MHP · 50 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1094.5 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WHETSTONE VILLAGE MHP · 50 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 559 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WHETSTONE VILLAGE MHP · 50 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 109.91 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WHETSTONE VILLAGE MHP · 50 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 15.95 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WHETSTONE VILLAGE MHP · 50 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.078 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WHETSTONE VILLAGE MHP · 50 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.775 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WHETSTONE VILLAGE MHP · 50 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.3 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WHETSTONE VILLAGE MHP · 50 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WHETSTONE VILLAGE MHP · 50 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0120 mg/L 80% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WHETSTONE VILLAGE MHP · 50 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Unknown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WHETSTONE VILLAGE MHP | 50 |
Frequently asked questions about Unknown tap water
Is Unknown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Unknown. 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 Unknown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Unknown, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Unknown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Unknown include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.