What was found in Luther'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 73.45 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 56.395 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 44.2 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.19 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 12.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.055 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.133 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.453 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00060 mg/L 4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: XENIA RWD (BOONE) · 4,975 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Luther
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| XENIA RWD (BOONE) | 4,975 |
Frequently asked questions about Luther tap water
Is Luther tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Luther. 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 Luther?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Luther, Iowa to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Luther's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Luther include TTHM, Chloroform, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lithium. 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.