What was found in Haxtun'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 | 5345 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5030 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 690 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 201 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 184 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 11 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.6 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 9.45 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 7 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.71 pCi/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.5 pCi/L 70% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.7 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.82 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7600 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HAXTUN TOWN OF · 963 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Haxtun
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HAXTUN TOWN OF | 963 |
Frequently asked questions about Haxtun tap water
Is Haxtun tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Haxtun. 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 Haxtun?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Haxtun, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Haxtun's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Haxtun include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Picloram, 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.