What was found in Sagle'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 | 120 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SCHWEITZER BASIN WATER COMPANY · 955 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3140 µg/L — TRAVEL AMERICA TRAILER PARK SANDPOINT · 318 people · 2019 | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 960 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: TRAVEL AMERICA TRAILER PARK SANDPOINT · 318 people · 2019 | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 130 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SCHWEITZER BASIN WATER COMPANY · 955 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 370 µg/L — SUNRISE TERRACE HOMEOWNERS ASSN · 55 people · 2019 | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8.7 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SCHWEITZER BASIN WATER COMPANY · 955 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 73 µg/L — TRAVEL AMERICA TRAILER PARK SANDPOINT · 318 people · 2019 | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.1 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: CEDAR SPRINGS COMMUNITY WATER · 130 people · 2019 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 6.9815 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: TRAVEL AMERICA TRAILER PARK SANDPOINT · 318 people · 2019 | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.71 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: CEDAR SPRINGS COMMUNITY WATER · 130 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.6205 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: CEDAR SPRINGS COMMUNITY WATER · 130 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.66 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SCHWEITZER BASIN WATER COMPANY · 955 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 2.48 pCi/L — COMEBACK BAY WATER ASSN · 30 people · 2016 | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.725 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SCHWEITZER BASIN WATER COMPANY · 955 people · 2016 | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: COMEBACK BAY WATER ASSN · 30 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SCHWEITZER BASIN WATER COMPANY · 955 people · 2027
Highest in the city: 0.0090 mg/L — CEDAR SPRINGS COMMUNITY WATER · 130 people · 2025 | 9/9 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sagle
Frequently asked questions about Sagle tap water
Is Sagle tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Sagle. 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 Sagle?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Sagle, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sagle's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sagle include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Arsenic. 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.