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 | 2100 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 501.5 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 83.285 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 44.15 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 26.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18.9 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.56 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.86 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.5 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0130 mg/L 87% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 6,200 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Toronto
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM | 6,200 |
Frequently asked questions about Toronto tap water
Is Toronto tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 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, South Dakota 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, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Lithium. 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.