What was found in Cascade'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 70 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CASCADE CITY OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9280 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CASCADE CITY OF · 1,000 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 0.5000 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CASCADE CITY OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CASCADE CITY OF · 1,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cascade
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CASCADE CITY OF | 1,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Cascade tap water
Is Cascade tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 4 contaminants in the water serving Cascade. 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 Cascade?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cascade, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cascade's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cascade include Barium, Combined Radium (-226 And -228), TTHM, 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.