What was found in Chichiltah Boarding School'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School - BIE · 137 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 385 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School - BIE · 137 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 88.25 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School - BIE · 137 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.85 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School - BIE · 137 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.7794999999999996 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School - BIE · 137 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.45 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School - BIE · 137 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.00185 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School - BIE · 137 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00090 mg/L 6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School - BIE · 137 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Chichiltah Boarding School
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Chi Chil Tah Jones Ranch Community School - BIE | 137 |
Frequently asked questions about Chichiltah Boarding School tap water
Is Chichiltah Boarding School tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Chichiltah Boarding School. 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 Chichiltah Boarding School?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Chichiltah Boarding School, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chichiltah Boarding School's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chichiltah Boarding School include Nitrate, Barium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.