What was found in Victor'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 | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2990 µg/L — TETON RESERVE SUBDIVISION & GOLF COURSE · 62 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1360 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1720 µg/L — TETON RESERVE SUBDIVISION & GOLF COURSE · 62 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 290 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 38.7 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 64.7 µg/L — TETON RESERVE SUBDIVISION & GOLF COURSE · 62 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.681 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.542 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.228 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.303 pCi/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 3.07 pCi/L — GROVE CREEK SUBD WATER ASSN · 30 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.603 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.361 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7175 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 1.186 pCi/L — TETON RESERVE SUBDIVISION & GOLF COURSE · 62 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.057 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: GROVE CREEK SUBD WATER ASSN · 30 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: TETON RESERVE SUBDIVISION & GOLF COURSE · 62 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.3710 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the city: TETON RESERVE SUBDIVISION & GOLF COURSE · 62 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VICTOR CITY OF · 2,361 people · 2024 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Victor
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VICTOR CITY OF | 2,361 |
| TETON RESERVE SUBDIVISION & GOLF COURSE | 62 |
| GROVE CREEK SUBD WATER ASSN | 30 |
| JACKALOPE ASSN | 28 |
Frequently asked questions about Victor tap water
Is Victor tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Victor. 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 Victor?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Victor, Idaho to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Victor's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Victor include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. 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.