What was found in Driggs'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 | 2110 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3640 µg/L — EE DAH HOW ACRES SUBD · 69 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1410 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3100 µg/L — EE DAH HOW ACRES SUBD · 69 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 365 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1480 µg/L — TETON SPRINGS WATER AND SEWER COMPANY · 924 people · 2019 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 120 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: TETON SPRINGS WATER AND SEWER COMPANY · 924 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 43.5 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 55.8 µg/L — TETON SPRINGS WATER AND SEWER COMPANY · 924 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.13 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.9 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: TETON SPRINGS WATER AND SEWER COMPANY · 924 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.4465 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.4 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 4.2 pCi/L — EE DAH HOW ACRES SUBD · 69 people · 2016 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 3.91 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.1875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.776 pCi/L 56% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2019 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 2.65 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.14 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2016 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: TETON SPRINGS WATER AND SEWER COMPANY · 924 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.49 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.3625 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: TETON SPRINGS WATER AND SEWER COMPANY · 924 people · 2016 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: FOX CREEK COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES · 250 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DRIGGS CITY OF · 2,200 people · 2025 | 6/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Driggs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DRIGGS CITY OF | 2,200 |
| TETON SPRINGS WATER AND SEWER COMPANY | 924 |
| FOX CREEK COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES | 250 |
| IRONWOOD | 125 |
| EE DAH HOW ACRES SUBD | 69 |
| DARBY WATER ASSN | 58 |
Frequently asked questions about Driggs tap water
Is Driggs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Driggs. 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 Driggs?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Driggs, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Driggs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Driggs include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Nitrite, 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.