What was found in Star Valley's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4200 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5300 µg/L — LAMPLIGHTER RV RESORT · 308 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2919 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 4952 µg/L — LAMPLIGHTER RV RESORT · 308 people · 2012 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 792 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 390 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 96 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.8 µg/L 119% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 9.4 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.11 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.99 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.47 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.4 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7980 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7000 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0038 mg/L — LAMPLIGHTER RV RESORT · 308 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | 0.0000066 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.000030 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT · 1,157 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
Water suppliers serving Star Valley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF STAR VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT | 1,157 |
| LAMPLIGHTER RV RESORT | 308 |
| PINE VIEW RV PARK | 138 |
Frequently asked questions about Star Valley tap water
Is Star Valley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Star Valley. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Star Valley?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Star Valley, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Star Valley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Star Valley include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.