What was found in Flandreau'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 | 2810 µg/L 216% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 72 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 42 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 30.1 µg/L 201% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.4 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.21 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0077 mg/L 51% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Flandreau
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FLANDREAU | 2,372 |
| FLANDREAU SCHOOL | 375 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY COLONY | 107 |
Frequently asked questions about Flandreau tap water
Is Flandreau tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Flandreau. 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 Flandreau?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Flandreau, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Flandreau's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Flandreau include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, 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.