What was found in Washburn'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 | 1070 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 170 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 130 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.9325 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 63.7025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 49.795 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 46.1 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.5975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.368 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.509 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.204 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.07 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.03 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9300 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.6100 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.1200 pCi/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0051 mg/L 34% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WASHBURN CITY OF · 1,246 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Washburn
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WASHBURN CITY OF | 1,246 |
Frequently asked questions about Washburn tap water
Is Washburn tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Washburn. 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 Washburn?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Washburn, North Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Washburn's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Washburn include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.