What was found in Abercrombie'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 2760 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1190 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 247 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 120 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 33.5 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.01 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 18.66 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.7 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.86 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8.94 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.18 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.84 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.81 µg/L 5.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.49 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.58 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9600 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8900 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.5000 pCi/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0039 mg/L 26% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Abercrombie
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SOUTHEAST WUD (EAST) | 4,225 |
| ABERCROMBIE CITY OF | 263 |
Frequently asked questions about Abercrombie tap water
Is Abercrombie tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Abercrombie. 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 Abercrombie?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Abercrombie, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Abercrombie's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Abercrombie include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.