What was found in Clermont'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 | 3800 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1261 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 22.93 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 17.85 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.3535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.175 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.8275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.419 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.24 pCi/L 85% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.853 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.803 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0068 mg/L 45% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY · 586 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Clermont
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLERMONT WATER SUPPLY | 586 |
Frequently asked questions about Clermont tap water
Is Clermont tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Clermont. 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 Clermont?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Clermont, Iowa to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Clermont's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Clermont include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform. 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.