What was found in Westminster'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 102.1 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VALLEY HEIGHTS ESTATES INC · 320 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.2500000000000036 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VALLEY HEIGHTS ESTATES INC · 320 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VALLEY HEIGHTS ESTATES INC · 320 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Westminster
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VALLEY HEIGHTS ESTATES INC | 320 |
Frequently asked questions about Westminster tap water
Is Westminster tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 3 contaminants in the water serving Westminster. 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 Westminster?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Westminster, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Westminster's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Westminster include Copper, Lead, Lead. 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.