What was found in Chariton'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 291.0999999999997 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64.58499999999997 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 51.5 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 50.51999999999995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 29.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 27.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 22.939999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.704999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.319999999999993 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.255999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.9159999999999993 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.546 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 4,381 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Chariton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | 4,381 |
Frequently asked questions about Chariton tap water
Is Chariton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Chariton. 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 Chariton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Chariton, Iowa to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chariton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chariton include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Monobromoacetic Acid. 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.