What was found in Copper Mountain'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 | 530 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 520 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 264.2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.65 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10.52 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.5 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.21 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.03 pCi/L 41% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.195 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbofuran | 0.3200 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD · 5,785 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Copper Mountain
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COPPER MOUNTAIN CONSOLIDATED MD | 5,785 |
Frequently asked questions about Copper Mountain tap water
Is Copper Mountain tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Copper Mountain. 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 Copper Mountain?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Copper Mountain, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Copper Mountain's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Copper Mountain include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.