What was found in Ellendale'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 | 1036.35 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 62.903 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 26.7145 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23.9575 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.681 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 15.4305 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.9045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.8545 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.117 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.554 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ELLENDALE CITY OF · 1,394 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ellendale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ELLENDALE CITY OF | 1,394 |
Frequently asked questions about Ellendale tap water
Is Ellendale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Ellendale. 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 Ellendale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ellendale, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ellendale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ellendale include Copper, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane. 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.