What was found in Twin Falls's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 8370 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5400 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 970 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 130 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 48.6 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 47.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Combined Uranium | 22.8 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 14.7 µg/L 147% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.3 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.39 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.16 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.4 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Twin Falls
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TWIN FALLS CITY OF | 56,121 |
| MEANDER POINT SUBD | 140 |
Frequently asked questions about Twin Falls tap water
Is Twin Falls tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Twin Falls. 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 Twin Falls?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Twin Falls, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Twin Falls's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Twin Falls include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found 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.