What was found in Miller'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 | 1000 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 450 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 89.2 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.6 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 60 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 42.4 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 42.2 µg/L 281% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.8 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.6 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.4 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.4000 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0100 mg/L 67% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Miller
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MID-DAKOTA RURAL WATER | 11,833 |
| MILLER | 1,349 |
| BLUNT | 350 |
| ALPENA | 212 |
| TULARE | 211 |
| SAINT LAWRENCE | 198 |
| HITCHCOCK | 112 |
Frequently asked questions about Miller tap water
Is Miller tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Miller. 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 Miller?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Miller, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Miller's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Miller include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.