What was found in Gilby'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-Nitrite | 810 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 607 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 343 µg/L 2287% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 340 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 316 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 31 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 10.05 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.56 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.61 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.61 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.6 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.46 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.44 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.08 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.8800 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dinoseb | 0.5900 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4500 pCi/L 9% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Gilby
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AGASSIZ WATER USERS DISTRICT | 3,438 |
Frequently asked questions about Gilby tap water
Is Gilby tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Gilby. 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 Gilby?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Gilby, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Gilby's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Gilby include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Lead, Nitrate, Copper. 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.