What was found in Haxtun'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 | 5400 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5100 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 720 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 300 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 185 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 14 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 11 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 10 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.31 pCi/L 55% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 7 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.5 pCi/L 70% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.9 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7600 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Haxtun
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HAXTUN TOWN OF | 963 |
Frequently asked questions about Haxtun tap water
Is Haxtun tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Haxtun. 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 Haxtun?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Haxtun, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Haxtun's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Haxtun include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Picloram, 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.