What was found in Rolla'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1354 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1210 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 784 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 351.5 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74.236 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 67.3 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 26.784 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.454 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 17.689 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10.258 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.156 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.4575 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.2 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.116 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.1385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.62 pCi/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.81 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.47 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 1.184 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4800 pCi/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ROLLA CITY OF · 1,280 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rolla
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ROLLA CITY OF | 1,280 |
Frequently asked questions about Rolla tap water
Is Rolla tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Rolla. 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 Rolla?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Rolla, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rolla's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rolla include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.