What was found in Wiley'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 | 3578 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 600 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.685 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 67.72 µg/L — WILEY TOWN OF · 405 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 50.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 50 pCi/L 333% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 19.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 45 µg/L — WILEY TOWN OF · 405 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 25 pCi/L 500% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 18.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 18.66 µg/L — WILEY TOWN OF · 405 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.896 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14.864 µg/L — WILEY TOWN OF · 405 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 12.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 10.6 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 10 µg/L — WILEY TOWN OF · 405 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.534 µg/L — WILEY TOWN OF · 405 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.75 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WILEY TOWN OF · 405 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.555 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.365 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MAY VALLEY WA · 1,500 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wiley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MAY VALLEY WA | 1,500 |
| WILEY TOWN OF | 405 |
Frequently asked questions about Wiley tap water
Is Wiley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Wiley. 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 Wiley?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Wiley, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wiley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wiley include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Gross Beta Particle Activity, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.