What was found in Rock Springs'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 | 630 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 300 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.7 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6000 pCi/L 4% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.4000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.2000 µg/L 400% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.0500 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rock Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Rock Springs Community - NTUA | 1,574 |
Frequently asked questions about Rock Springs tap water
Is Rock Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Rock Springs. 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 Rock Springs?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Rock Springs, New Mexico to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rock Springs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rock Springs include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, 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.