What was found in Thoreau High School Compound'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrite | 370 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: Thoreau High School · 746 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 160 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Thoreau High School · 746 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Thoreau High School · 746 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.8355 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: Thoreau High School · 746 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.47 pCi/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Thoreau High School · 746 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.307 pCi/L 66% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Thoreau High School · 746 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Thoreau High School · 746 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.48 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Thoreau High School · 746 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.31 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: Thoreau High School · 746 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0069 mg/L 46% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Thoreau High School · 746 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Thoreau High School Compound
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Thoreau High School | 746 |
Frequently asked questions about Thoreau High School Compound tap water
Is Thoreau High School Compound tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Thoreau High School Compound. 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 Thoreau High School Compound?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Thoreau High School Compound, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Thoreau High School Compound's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Thoreau High School Compound include Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, 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.