What was found in Huxley'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 253.7 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 78.8 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39.02 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.18 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.742 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.435 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.434 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.338 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.915 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.7700 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6645 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT · 4,244 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Huxley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT | 4,244 |
| NEW HORIZONS MHP LLC | 298 |
Frequently asked questions about Huxley tap water
Is Huxley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Huxley. 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 Huxley?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Huxley, Iowa to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Huxley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Huxley include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, 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.