What was found in Frankfort'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 800 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: GLENDALE COLONY · 95 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SPINK COLONY · 108 people · 2013 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 20 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SPINK COLONY · 108 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 70 µg/L — GLENDALE COLONY · 95 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.4000 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SPINK COLONY · 108 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.719999999999997 µg/L — CAMROSE COLONY · 80 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.6000 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: GLENDALE COLONY · 95 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.5000 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SPINK COLONY · 108 people · 2013 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SPINK COLONY · 108 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0060 mg/L — CAMROSE COLONY · 80 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Frankfort
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SPINK COLONY | 108 |
| GLENDALE COLONY | 95 |
| CAMROSE COLONY | 80 |
Frequently asked questions about Frankfort tap water
Is Frankfort tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Frankfort. 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 Frankfort?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Frankfort, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Frankfort's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Frankfort include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Lead, Selenium. 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.