What was found in Dennehotso'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 | 34696.5 µg/L 867% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Dennehotso NTUA · 1,040 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1410 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Dennehotso NTUA · 1,040 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1900 µg/L — Dennehotso Boarding School BIA · 300 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 300 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: Dennehotso NTUA · 1,040 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 36 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Dennehotso NTUA · 1,040 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.53 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Dennehotso NTUA · 1,040 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.895 µg/L — Dennehotso Boarding School BIA · 300 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 9.33 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Dennehotso NTUA · 1,040 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 6.03 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: Dennehotso NTUA · 1,040 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.105 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Dennehotso NTUA · 1,040 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.26 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Dennehotso NTUA · 1,040 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 2.4095 pCi/L — Dennehotso Boarding School BIA · 300 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: Dennehotso Boarding School BIA · 300 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5000 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Dennehotso NTUA · 1,040 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 0.8550 pCi/L — Dennehotso Boarding School BIA · 300 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.6000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: Dennehotso NTUA · 1,040 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Dennehotso NTUA · 1,040 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0013 mg/L — Dennehotso Boarding School BIA · 300 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dennehotso
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Dennehotso NTUA | 1,040 |
| Dennehotso Boarding School BIA | 300 |
Frequently asked questions about Dennehotso tap water
Is Dennehotso tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Dennehotso. 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 Dennehotso?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Dennehotso, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dennehotso's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dennehotso include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, Barium, Arsenic. 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.