What was found in Winterthur'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 | 1077.7 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1046.62 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 102.925 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 18.6 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.906 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.0025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.603 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.4 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.24 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8000 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3080 pCi/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0120 mg/L 80% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WINTERTHUR · 687 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Winterthur
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WINTERTHUR | 687 |
Frequently asked questions about Winterthur tap water
Is Winterthur tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Winterthur. 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 Winterthur?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Winterthur, Delaware to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Winterthur's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Winterthur include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, 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.