What was found in Athol'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 | 359.5 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: REMINGTON REC WATER DIST · 1,104 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5906.5 µg/L — PINEVIEW ESTATES WATER DIST · 450 people · 2019 | 15/16 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 164 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: REMINGTON REC WATER DIST · 1,104 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5660 µg/L — PINEVIEW ESTATES WATER DIST · 450 people · 2019 | 14/16 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 360 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: SILVER LEAF RANCH · 57 people · 2017 | 2/16 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: REMINGTON REC WATER DIST · 1,104 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 76 µg/L — PINEVIEW ESTATES WATER DIST · 450 people · 2019 | 9/16 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.2185 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: REMINGTON REC WATER DIST · 1,104 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.8 µg/L — ROLLING MEADOWS RANCH · 46 people · 2019 | 12/16 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.133 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: REMINGTON REC WATER DIST · 1,104 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.28 µg/L — ATHOL CITY OF · 990 people · 2019 | 12/16 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 3.24 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: ATHOL CITY OF · 990 people · 2019 | 1/16 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.808 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: ATHOL CITY OF · 990 people · 2019 | 7/16 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.6452 pCi/L 33% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: SILVER LEAF RANCH · 57 people · 2017 | 7/16 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: REMINGTON REC WATER DIST · 1,104 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0150 mg/L — PINEVIEW ESTATES WATER DIST · 450 people · 2023 | 16/16 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Athol
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| REMINGTON REC WATER DIST | 1,104 |
| ATHOL CITY OF | 990 |
| PINEVIEW ESTATES WATER DIST | 450 |
| SOUTHVIEW TERRACE PARK | 250 |
| SPIRIT BEND WATER ASSN | 145 |
| FARRAGUT VILLAGE PROPERTY ASSN INC | 130 |
| PRAIRIE SCHOONER ESTATES | 115 |
| WATERFORD ESTATES | 108 |
| HACKNEY WATER AND SEWER DIST | 108 |
| STEPPING STONES ESTATES | 88 |
| EIGHT MILE PRAIRIE | 68 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW AT FARRAGUT PARK | 62 |
| MALABAR MOBILE HOME PARK | 60 |
| SILVER LEAF RANCH | 57 |
| FLYING W RANCH | 46 |
| ROLLING MEADOWS RANCH | 46 |
Frequently asked questions about Athol tap water
Is Athol tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Athol. 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 Athol?
16 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Athol, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Athol's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Athol include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Arsenic. 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.