What was found in Redvale'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-Nitrite | 390 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 380 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 136 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 8.26 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.925 µg/L — ELK RUN HOMEOWNERS CORPORATION · 125 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.2502 pCi/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 5.7165 pCi/L — ELK RUN HOMEOWNERS CORPORATION · 125 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.765 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.5440 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 2.87 µg/L — ELK RUN HOMEOWNERS CORPORATION · 125 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.68 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: ELK RUN HOMEOWNERS CORPORATION · 125 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.005 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.73 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: ELK RUN HOMEOWNERS CORPORATION · 125 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.6 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.47 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: ELK RUN HOMEOWNERS CORPORATION · 125 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.42 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.5425 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0110 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 0.0420 µg/L — ELK RUN HOMEOWNERS CORPORATION · 125 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.0080 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF · 9,700 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0010 mg/L — ELK RUN HOMEOWNERS CORPORATION · 125 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Redvale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF | 9,700 |
| ELK RUN HOMEOWNERS CORPORATION | 125 |
Frequently asked questions about Redvale tap water
Is Redvale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Redvale. 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 Redvale?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Redvale, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Redvale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Redvale include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Barium, Xylenes, Total, TTHM. 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.