Fort Dodge Water Supply
Fort Dodge, IA
IA9433050
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- CO
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
Radium-226 and -228 are radioactive elements that enter water from eroding rock and soil. These naturally occurring contaminants increase the risk of cancer.
- 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.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Bromodichloromethane
56 detections
| Avg Result: | 1.571 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Bromoform
57 detections
| Avg Result: | 11.801 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chloroform
22 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.236 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Chromium
2 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.000 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.100 ppm |
Cobalt
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 0.275 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Copper
60 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.110 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.300 ppm |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 24.9K
- Groundwater
- Webster County
- Data from 2014-2024
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