What was found in Huron'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1900 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1300 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 700 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 140 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 64.3 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 60 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.6 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.7 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7.7 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.7 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.4 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Huron
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HURON | 14,263 |
| HURON COLONY | 95 |
| RIVERSIDE COLONY | 80 |
Frequently asked questions about Huron tap water
Is Huron tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Huron. 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 Huron?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Huron, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Huron's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Huron include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Lithium, TTHM. 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.