What was found in Harvey'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 | 642 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 152.4 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 80 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 32.632 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.05 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 14 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12.616 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.478 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.467 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.367 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.411 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.568 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.347 pCi/L 9% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.9330 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5987 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0068 mg/L 45% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HARVEY CITY OF · 1,783 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Harvey
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HARVEY CITY OF | 1,783 |
Frequently asked questions about Harvey tap water
Is Harvey tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Harvey. 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 Harvey?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Harvey, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Harvey's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Harvey include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, 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.