What was found in Bowman'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 2011 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 655.05 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 142.15 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 113.215 µg/L 142% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 37.151 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 34.891 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 30 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 29.8165 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.822 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.3185 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.6095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.128 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.903 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.962 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.6 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6100 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.4700 pCi/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0220 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 14% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BOWMAN CITY OF · 1,470 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bowman
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BOWMAN CITY OF | 1,470 |
Frequently asked questions about Bowman tap water
Is Bowman tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Bowman. 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 Bowman?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bowman, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bowman's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bowman include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane. 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.