What was found in Yellowstone Np'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 | 2600 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 180 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 170 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 73 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 70 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 52 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 21 µg/L 210% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.4 pCi/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2.3 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.1 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.6 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.8000 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Yellowstone Np
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| YNP-OLD FAITHFUL | 7,675 |
| YNP-MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS | 2,600 |
Frequently asked questions about Yellowstone Np tap water
Is Yellowstone Np tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Yellowstone Np. 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 Yellowstone Np?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Yellowstone Np, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Yellowstone Np's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Yellowstone Np include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.