What was found in Leland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 539.5 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LELAND WATER SUPPLY · 249 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 360 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LELAND WATER SUPPLY · 249 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 130 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LELAND WATER SUPPLY · 249 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 11 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LELAND WATER SUPPLY · 249 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.2 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LELAND WATER SUPPLY · 249 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LELAND WATER SUPPLY · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.32 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LELAND WATER SUPPLY · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LELAND WATER SUPPLY · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.775 pCi/L 55% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: LELAND WATER SUPPLY · 249 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.6 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: LELAND WATER SUPPLY · 249 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.9000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: LELAND WATER SUPPLY · 249 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0098 mg/L 65% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LELAND WATER SUPPLY · 249 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Leland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LELAND WATER SUPPLY | 249 |
Frequently asked questions about Leland tap water
Is Leland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Leland. 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 Leland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Leland, Iowa to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Leland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Leland include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Xylenes, Total, Lead. 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.