What was found in Xenia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1016.65 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: XENIA · 542 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 58.865 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: XENIA · 542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 55.68 µg/L 371% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: XENIA · 542 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 47.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA · 542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36.965 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: XENIA · 542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA · 542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.185 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA · 542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.645 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA · 542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.57 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA · 542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA · 542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: XENIA · 542 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: XENIA · 542 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Xenia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| XENIA | 542 |
Frequently asked questions about Xenia tap water
Is Xenia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Xenia. 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 Xenia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Xenia, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Xenia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Xenia include Copper, TTHM, Lead, Chloroform, 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.