What was found in Wenden's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 4360 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 4100 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 580 µg/L 725% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 420 µg/L 700% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 330 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 33 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 18.4 µg/L 184% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 5.9 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.4 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0044 mg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wenden
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WENDEN DWID | 360 |
Frequently asked questions about Wenden tap water
Is Wenden tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Wenden. 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 Wenden?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wenden, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wenden's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wenden include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Copper. The full list, with the highest level found 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.