What was found in Cedaredge'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 328 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 166 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 112 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.55 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cedaredge
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RAPID CITY MOBILE HOME PARK | 170 |
Frequently asked questions about Cedaredge tap water
Is Cedaredge tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Cedaredge. 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 Cedaredge?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cedaredge, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cedaredge's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cedaredge include Barium, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, 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.