Washington Water Department

Washington, IA
IA9271068
People Served
7.4K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Washington 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.

  • 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:1.400
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:1.400 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Copper

Avg:0.010 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Sodium

Avg:40.000 ppm
Limit:-

Contaminants tested