What was found in Amboy'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 | 1900 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Amboy · 535 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1435 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Amboy · 535 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 590.3 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Amboy · 535 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Amboy · 535 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 16.9 pCi/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Amboy · 535 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.97 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Amboy · 535 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.533 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Amboy · 535 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.255 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Amboy · 535 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Amboy · 535 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Amboy · 535 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Amboy
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Amboy | 535 |
Frequently asked questions about Amboy tap water
Is Amboy tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Amboy. 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 Amboy?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Amboy, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Amboy's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Amboy include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lithium, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.