What was found in Garden City'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 745 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 685 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 426 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 78.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 60 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.179 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.8 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.18 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.3 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0282 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0254 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFNA | 0.0082 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpes | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM · 12,500 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Garden City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GARDEN CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM | 12,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Garden City tap water
Is Garden City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Garden City. 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 Garden City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Garden City, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Garden City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Garden City include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Lithium, Barium. 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.