Marion Municipal Water Dept

Marion, IA
IA5751035
People Served
41.6K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Linn County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • ST

    Strontium

    Strontium is a metal found in rocks and soil that can enter water through erosion or industrial discharge. It can replace calcium in bones, affecting bone health.

    1.560 ppm
    EPA limit 1.500 ppm
  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    2000.000 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Combined Chlorine

Avg:2.400 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:1.240 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Fluoride

Avg:1.020 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:5.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:0.100 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm

Nitrite

Avg:0.012 ppm
Limit:1.000 ppm
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Contaminants tested