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Utility water data · 2014–2023
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Above EWG guidelines
369x
TTHMs vs. guideline
263x
Bromodichloromethane vs. guideline
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Published water detections and EWG guidelines

EWG database results for 2014–2023. The comparison uses EWG health guidelines, which differ from federal drinking-water limits.

Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) · disinfection byproduct
55.4 ppb detected · guideline 0.15 ppb · legal limit 80 ppb
369x
Bromodichloromethane · disinfection byproduct
15.8 ppb detected · guideline 0.06 ppb · no federal limit set
263x
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) · disinfection byproduct
12.7 ppb detected · guideline 0.06 ppb · no federal limit set
211x
Dibromochloromethane · disinfection byproduct
10.9 ppb detected · guideline 0.1 ppb · no federal limit set
109x
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) · disinfection byproduct
10.1 ppb detected · guideline 0.1 ppb · legal limit 60 ppb
101x
Dibromoacetic acid · disinfection byproduct
2.81 ppb detected · guideline 0.03 ppb · no federal limit set
94x
Chloroform · disinfection byproduct
25.1 ppb detected · guideline 0.4 ppb · no federal limit set
63x
Chromium (hexavalent) · naturally occurring / metals
0.712 ppb detected · guideline 0.02 ppb · no federal limit set
36x
Dichloroacetic acid · disinfection byproduct
6.59 ppb detected · guideline 0.2 ppb · no federal limit set
33x
Nitrate · farm & fertiliser runoff
1.72 ppm detected · guideline 0.14 ppm · legal limit 10 ppm
12x
Trichloroacetic acid · disinfection byproduct
0.76 ppb detected · guideline 0.1 ppb · no federal limit set
7.6x
Bromoform · disinfection byproduct
3.09 ppb detected · guideline 0.5 ppb · no federal limit set
6.2x
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Source: EWG Tap Water Database, 2014–2023. For current official results, see your utility and Iowa DNR drinking-water records. An in-home test measures hardness, iron and TDS at your tap; specific contaminant concerns may need a separate laboratory test.

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