What was found in Leota'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 | 164.4 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: Leota · 209 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 15.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Leota · 209 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Leota · 209 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Leota · 209 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.38 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: Leota · 209 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Leota · 209 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Leota · 209 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Leota · 209 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Leota · 209 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Leota · 209 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Leota
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Leota | 209 |
Frequently asked questions about Leota tap water
Is Leota tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Leota. 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 Leota?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Leota, Minnesota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Leota's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Leota include Copper, Chloroform, Dichloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloromethane, Lead. 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.