What was found in Ramah's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 710 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: RAMAH TOWN OF · 125 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 239 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMAH TOWN OF · 125 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 220 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RAMAH TOWN OF · 125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 217.5 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RAMAH TOWN OF · 125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 95 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: RAMAH TOWN OF · 125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 26.75 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RAMAH TOWN OF · 125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.8 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RAMAH TOWN OF · 125 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.195 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: RAMAH TOWN OF · 125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 0.6620 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RAMAH TOWN OF · 125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.5100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RAMAH TOWN OF · 125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00040 mg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RAMAH TOWN OF · 125 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ramah
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RAMAH TOWN OF | 125 |
Frequently asked questions about Ramah tap water
Is Ramah tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Ramah. 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 Ramah?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ramah, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ramah's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ramah include Fluoride, Gross Beta Particle Activity, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.