What was found in Drake'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 928 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 168 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 59.5 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.1965 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.095 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.953 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.9745 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.58 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.5685 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.21 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5400 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0028 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DRAKE CITY OF · 275 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Drake
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DRAKE CITY OF | 275 |
Frequently asked questions about Drake tap water
Is Drake tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Drake. 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 Drake?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Drake, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Drake's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Drake include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Lead. 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.