What was found in Dayton'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-Nitrite | 1300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON, TOWN OF · 824 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 132.2 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON, TOWN OF · 824 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 113 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON, TOWN OF · 824 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 32 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON, TOWN OF · 824 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 31 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON, TOWN OF · 824 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.6 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON, TOWN OF · 824 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON, TOWN OF · 824 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.31 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON, TOWN OF · 824 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.0200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON, TOWN OF · 824 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0048 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON, TOWN OF · 824 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DAYTON, TOWN OF · 824 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0037 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: DAYTON, TOWN OF · 824 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
Water suppliers serving Dayton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DAYTON, TOWN OF | 824 |
Frequently asked questions about Dayton tap water
Is Dayton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Dayton. 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 Dayton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Dayton, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dayton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dayton include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Cyanide, TTHM. 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.