What was found in Delmont'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: CLEARFIELD COLONY · 120 people · 2013 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1400 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: GREENWOOD COLONY · 85 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 1086 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: GREENWOOD COLONY · 85 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 86.49999999999997 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DELMONT · 153 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74.35 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DELMONT · 153 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 48.359999999999985 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DELMONT · 153 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 27.6 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: CLEARFIELD COLONY · 120 people · 2013 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7.1 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: GREENWOOD COLONY · 85 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: CLEARFIELD COLONY · 120 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.21 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DELMONT · 153 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 3.009999999999995 µg/L — CLEARFIELD COLONY · 120 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: CLEARFIELD COLONY · 120 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DELMONT · 153 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Delmont
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DELMONT | 153 |
| CLEARFIELD COLONY | 120 |
| GREENWOOD COLONY | 85 |
Frequently asked questions about Delmont tap water
Is Delmont tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Delmont. 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 Delmont?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Delmont, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Delmont's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Delmont include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, Copper, TTHM. 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.