What was found in Juliaetta'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 12400 µg/L 124% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4090 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 249 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 73.4 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.8 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 37.9 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 16.5 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.31 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.38 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.26 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.36 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4790 pCi/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.1080 pCi/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0230 mg/L 153% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| Asbestos | -0.12 MFL -1.6% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/1 | SYR4 |
Water suppliers serving Juliaetta
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JULIAETTA CITY OF | 624 |
Frequently asked questions about Juliaetta tap water
Is Juliaetta tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Juliaetta. 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 Juliaetta?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Juliaetta, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Juliaetta's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Juliaetta include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.