What was found in Rawlins'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 | 500 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 205 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 160 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 28 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 26.3 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 11 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.9 pCi/L 66% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9200 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 0.7800 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6000 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rawlins
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RAWLINS WATER SUPPLY, CITY OF | 9,006 |
Frequently asked questions about Rawlins tap water
Is Rawlins tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Rawlins. 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 Rawlins?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Rawlins, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rawlins's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rawlins include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, 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.