What was found in Toronto'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 | 1332.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1265 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1079 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 86.975 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 54 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 46.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.89 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32.375 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 27.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 26.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.81 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.528 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TORONTO PWS · 5,676 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Toronto
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TORONTO PWS | 5,676 |
Frequently asked questions about Toronto tap water
Is Toronto tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Toronto. 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 Toronto?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Toronto, Ohio to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Toronto's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Toronto include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Copper. 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.