What was found in Greeley'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 | 810 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 470 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 95.5 µg/L 119% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 84 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 72.3 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 55.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 25.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.7 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.45 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.4 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9700 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.2200 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0320 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 6/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greeley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GREELEY CITY OF | 132,310 |
| CENTRAL WELD CNTY WD | 7,662 |
| WOODLANDS EAST | 350 |
| GREELEY MOBILE MANOR | 180 |
| GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK | 180 |
| PARADISE VILLAGE COOP MOBILE HOME PARK | 140 |
Frequently asked questions about Greeley tap water
Is Greeley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Greeley. 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 Greeley?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Greeley, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greeley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greeley include Fluoride, Chlorite, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM. 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.