What was found in Wilton'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 | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 858 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 268 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 226.7 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 25.485 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 19.66 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 18.327 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.44 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.881 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.154 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.312 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.152 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.73 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.9950 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WILTON WATER SUPPLY · 2,924 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wilton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WILTON WATER SUPPLY | 2,924 |
Frequently asked questions about Wilton tap water
Is Wilton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Wilton. 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 Wilton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wilton, Iowa to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wilton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wilton include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, 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.