What was found in La Porte'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 56.6 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 35.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0051 mg/L 34% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving La Porte
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WEST FORT COLLINS WD | 4,000 |
Frequently asked questions about La Porte tap water
Is La Porte tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving La Porte. 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 La Porte?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for La Porte, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in La Porte's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in La Porte include TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Trichloroacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.