What was found in Waterloo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 340 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 257 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 65 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.12 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 27.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24.115 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.102 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.5725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.147 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.37 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.2 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.6 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0117 mg/L 78% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF · 962 people · 2021 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Waterloo
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WATERLOO, VILLAGE OF | 962 |
Frequently asked questions about Waterloo tap water
Is Waterloo tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Waterloo. 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 Waterloo?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Waterloo, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Waterloo's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Waterloo include Fluoride, Barium, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.