What was found in Linton'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 | 79.03 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LINTON CITY OF · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 61.851 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LINTON CITY OF · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 52.826 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINTON CITY OF · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.01 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LINTON CITY OF · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINTON CITY OF · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.115 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINTON CITY OF · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINTON CITY OF · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.9425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINTON CITY OF · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.6025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINTON CITY OF · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.47 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LINTON CITY OF · 1,097 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LINTON CITY OF · 1,097 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Linton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LINTON CITY OF | 1,097 |
Frequently asked questions about Linton tap water
Is Linton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Linton. 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 Linton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Linton, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Linton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Linton include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.