What was found in Nora Springs'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 1360 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 140.4 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 46.28 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 43.1 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 33.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 33.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.525 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.265 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.616 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.134 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.525 pCi/L 51% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY · 1,369 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Nora Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORA SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY | 1,369 |
Frequently asked questions about Nora Springs tap water
Is Nora Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Nora Springs. 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 Nora Springs?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Nora Springs, Iowa to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Nora Springs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Nora Springs include Barium, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.