What was found in Alpena'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 196.49999999999977 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ALPENA · 212 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 65.61999999999999 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ALPENA · 212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 48.41 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ALPENA · 212 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.6680 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ALPENA · 212 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALPENA · 212 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Alpena
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ALPENA | 212 |
Frequently asked questions about Alpena tap water
Is Alpena tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Alpena. 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 Alpena?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Alpena, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Alpena's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Alpena include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, Lead. 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.