What was found in Toronto'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 | 2100 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 640 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 83.8 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 49.4 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 26.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16.3 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.5 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0130 mg/L 87% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Toronto
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BROOKINGS-DEUEL RURAL WATER SYSTEM | 6,200 |
Frequently asked questions about Toronto tap water
Is Toronto tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Toronto. 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 Toronto?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Toronto, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Toronto's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Toronto include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Lithium. 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.