What the EPA limit means
2 µg/L
Maximum Contaminant Level — the enforceable ceiling a supplier must stay under.
0.0 µg/L
Health goal (MCLG) — the level with no known health effect. It is a goal, not a legal limit, and is often zero for carcinogens.
SYR4
Where these measurements come from. Hover the tag for the EPA programme and years.
Where Lasso was found
The water suppliers reporting the highest levels, worst first.
| Supplier | City | State | Level vs EPA limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole - Big Cypress | Hollywood | FL | 2.2 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L |
| Sturgis Water Works | Sturgis | KY | 2 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Maysville Pws | Maysville | MO | 0.9400 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Kansas City Pws | Kansas City | MO | 0.9300 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Imperial, City of | Imperial | NE | 0.8450 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Sussex Manor Mobile Home Park | Seaford | MI | 0.8000 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Nodaway Co East Pwsd 1 | Stanberry | MO | 0.7500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Middlesex Water System | Middlesex | NC | 0.7000 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Poynette Mobile Estates | Poynette | IL | 0.6900 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Del-Co Water Company, Inc. | Delaware | OH | 0.6000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Clarence Cannon Wholesale Wtr Comm | Stoutsville | MO | 0.4800 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Independence, City of | Independence | KS | 0.4000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Riverfront Rv Park | — | OR | 0.4000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Columbus Public Water System | Columbus | OH | 0.3700 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Public Wholesale Wsd 5 | Iola | KS | 0.2900 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Seminole - Brighton Reservation | Hollywood | FL | 0.2600 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Seminole Utilities Hollywood | Hollywood | FL | 0.2600 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Seminole Utilities Immokalee | Hollywood | FL | 0.2600 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Miramar (East ; West) Plants | Miramar | FL | 0.2600 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Florida Governmental Utility Authority | Lehigh Acres | FL | 0.2600 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Frostproof, City of | Frostproof | FL | 0.2600 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Gretna, City of | Gretna | NE | 0.2560 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| St. Lucie Mobile Village | Indiantown | MI | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| City of Fort Meade | Fort Meade | FL | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
| Harbour Ridge | Palm City | FL | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L |
Frequently asked questions about Lasso
What is Lasso in drinking water?
Lasso is monitored in US public drinking water under EPA rules. Each supplier's result is reported to the EPA and published here with its source and period.
What is the EPA limit for Lasso?
The EPA's Maximum Contaminant Level for Lasso is 2 µg/L, and its health goal (MCLG) is 0.0 µg/L. A result above the limit means the supplier must act; the goal is the level at which no health effects are expected.
How common is Lasso in US tap water?
Of the 28,658 water suppliers with results on file, 46 detected Lasso — 0.2% of those tested.