What was found in Cando'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 90 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 27.2 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.2 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.2 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 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 Cando
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COUNTRY VILLAGE PARK | 340 |
Frequently asked questions about Cando tap water
Is Cando tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Cando. 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 Cando?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cando, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cando's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cando include Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Lead, Lead. 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.