What was found in Warden'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 15900 µg/L 159% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 15900 µg/L 159% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 911 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 29.35 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 26 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 12.2 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 9.81 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Selenium | 4.9 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.3 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.25 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.5 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7900 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.7100 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.3000 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.2800 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.1180 µg/L 236% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.0500 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Warden
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WARDEN CITY OF | 4,674 |
| SAGE HILLS ESTATES 1 | 38 |
| SAGE HILLS SECOND WATER SYSTEM | 34 |
Frequently asked questions about Warden tap water
Is Warden tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Warden. 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 Warden?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Warden, Washington to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Warden's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Warden include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Barium. 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.