What was found in Karlsruhe'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 | 2330 µg/L 179% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KARLSRUHE CITY OF · 82 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 112 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KARLSRUHE CITY OF · 82 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 94.2 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: KARLSRUHE CITY OF · 82 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 40 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KARLSRUHE CITY OF · 82 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 39.305 µg/L 262% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: KARLSRUHE CITY OF · 82 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 9.1375 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: KARLSRUHE CITY OF · 82 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.276 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KARLSRUHE CITY OF · 82 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.276 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: KARLSRUHE CITY OF · 82 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.16 pCi/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: KARLSRUHE CITY OF · 82 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7900 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: KARLSRUHE CITY OF · 82 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.6600 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: KARLSRUHE CITY OF · 82 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KARLSRUHE CITY OF · 82 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Karlsruhe
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KARLSRUHE CITY OF | 82 |
Frequently asked questions about Karlsruhe tap water
Is Karlsruhe tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Karlsruhe. 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 Karlsruhe?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Karlsruhe, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Karlsruhe's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Karlsruhe include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.