What was found in Pierce'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 38.76 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE CITY OF · 467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 35.8 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE CITY OF · 467 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.08 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE CITY OF · 467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.35 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE CITY OF · 467 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3180 pCi/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PIERCE CITY OF · 467 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PIERCE CITY OF · 467 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pierce
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PIERCE CITY OF | 467 |
Frequently asked questions about Pierce tap water
Is Pierce tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Pierce. 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 Pierce?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pierce, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pierce's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pierce include TTHM, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Antimony, Total, Combined Radium (-226 And -228). 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.