What was found in Eaton'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 47.529 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EATON TOWN OF · 7,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 40.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EATON TOWN OF · 7,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36.1 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EATON TOWN OF · 7,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.634999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EATON TOWN OF · 7,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EATON TOWN OF · 7,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 17.445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EATON TOWN OF · 7,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EATON TOWN OF · 7,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.3925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EATON TOWN OF · 7,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.843 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EATON TOWN OF · 7,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EATON TOWN OF · 7,328 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EATON TOWN OF · 7,328 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Eaton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EATON TOWN OF | 7,328 |
Frequently asked questions about Eaton tap water
Is Eaton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Eaton. 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 Eaton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Eaton, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Eaton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Eaton include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid. 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.