What was found in Huxley'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 | 1000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 741 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 78.8 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39.5 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.2 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.97 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.7 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.65 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.38 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.96 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.7700 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6700 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Huxley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HUXLEY WATERWORKS DEPT | 4,244 |
| NEW HORIZONS MHP LLC | 298 |
Frequently asked questions about Huxley tap water
Is Huxley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Huxley. 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 Huxley?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Huxley, Iowa to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Huxley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Huxley include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Barium, 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.