What was found in Loveland'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 | 1700 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 450 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 440 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 101.7 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 99.97 µg/L 167% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 95 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 39.39 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 36.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 27 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 14.2 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.48 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7.8 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.9 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 5.5 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.047 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.66 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 2.8 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.4 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.8100 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.3000 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 50 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 Loveland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LOVELAND CITY OF | 91,077 |
| LAGO VISTA MOBILE HOME PARK | 842 |
| ALPINE VISTA VILLAGE | 313 |
| NEWELL WARNOCK WA | 160 |
| EDEN VALLEY INSTITUTE | 80 |
| SUNRISE RANCH | 75 |
Frequently asked questions about Loveland tap water
Is Loveland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Loveland. 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 Loveland?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Loveland, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Loveland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Loveland 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.