What was found in Falcon'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 7900 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 4100 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 69.3 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 63 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 39 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Nitrite | 35 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 27.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24.6 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 19.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.5 pCi/L 57% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.49 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.6 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.2400 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0860 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.0200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Falcon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WOODMEN HILLS MD | 13,888 |
| PAINT BRUSH HILLS | 4,994 |
| SILVER BONNETT PARK | 45 |
Frequently asked questions about Falcon tap water
Is Falcon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Falcon. 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 Falcon?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Falcon, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Falcon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Falcon include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Barium. 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.