What was found in Carrington'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 | 1090 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 84.644 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 60 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.849 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 21.3 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 21.2115 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.119 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 15.6 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 15.196 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10.329 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.324 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.923 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.301 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.86 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.21 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1 pCi/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0139 mg/L 93% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Combined Uranium | -0.45 µg/L -1.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CARRINGTON CITY OF · 2,065 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
Water suppliers serving Carrington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CARRINGTON CITY OF | 2,065 |
Frequently asked questions about Carrington tap water
Is Carrington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Carrington. 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 Carrington?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Carrington, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Carrington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Carrington include Fluoride, TTHM, Nitrate-Nitrite, Bromodichloromethane, Copper. 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.