What was found in Iona'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-Nitrite | 2799 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: IONA WATER DEPT · 2,717 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 2580 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: IONA WATER DEPT · 2,717 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 400 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: IONA WATER DEPT · 2,717 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 119 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: IONA WATER DEPT · 2,717 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: IONA WATER DEPT · 2,717 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.69 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: IONA WATER DEPT · 2,717 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.895 µg/L — PANORAMA HILLS WATER COMPANY · 175 people · 2013 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.169 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: IONA WATER DEPT · 2,717 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 1.217 pCi/L — PANORAMA HILLS WATER COMPANY · 175 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: IONA WATER DEPT · 2,717 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5700 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: IONA WATER DEPT · 2,717 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: IONA WATER DEPT · 2,717 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Iona
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| IONA WATER DEPT | 2,717 |
| PANORAMA HILLS WATER COMPANY | 175 |
Frequently asked questions about Iona tap water
Is Iona tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Iona. 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 Iona?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Iona, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Iona's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Iona include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, 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.