What was found in St Leo'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 | 2000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 1000 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 120 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 160 µg/L — ST. LEO ABBEY WATER DEPT · 250 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 43.72 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 17.3 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 15.5 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 0.7755 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 10.38 µg/L — ST. LEO ABBEY WATER DEPT · 250 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5.5 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.92 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 3.73 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.625 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.66545 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 3.11336 µg/L — ST. LEO ABBEY WATER DEPT · 250 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.575 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 2.95 µg/L — ST. LEO ABBEY WATER DEPT · 250 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.687 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 2.551 µg/L — ST. LEO ABBEY WATER DEPT · 250 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.6 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1.59 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 1 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.3550 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0220 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0025 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ST. LEO UNIVERSITY · 2,501 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0070 mg/L — ST. LEO ABBEY WATER DEPT · 250 people · 2021 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving St Leo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ST. LEO UNIVERSITY | 2,501 |
| ST. LEO ABBEY WATER DEPT | 250 |
Frequently asked questions about St Leo tap water
Is St Leo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving St Leo. 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 St Leo?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for St Leo, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in St Leo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in St Leo include Nitrate, Nitrite, Fluoride, Chromium, 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.