What was found in Morrison'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 | 1300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 687 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 88.79 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 70.408 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 63.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 49.9 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.235 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.635 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.5275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.977 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MORRISON TOWN OF · 9,887 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Morrison
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MORRISON TOWN OF | 9,887 |
Frequently asked questions about Morrison tap water
Is Morrison tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Morrison. 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 Morrison?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Morrison, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Morrison's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Morrison include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.