What was found in Flandreau'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 | 45.5 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FLANDREAU · 2,372 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 2120 µg/L — PLEASANT VALLEY COLONY · 107 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: PLEASANT VALLEY COLONY · 107 people · 2012 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 72 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: PLEASANT VALLEY COLONY · 107 people · 2012 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 31.75 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FLANDREAU · 2,372 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 41.94 µg/L — FLANDREAU SCHOOL · 375 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.5415 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FLANDREAU · 2,372 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.575 µg/L — FLANDREAU SCHOOL · 375 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.4 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FLANDREAU · 2,372 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 8.26 µg/L — FLANDREAU SCHOOL · 375 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.21 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: PLEASANT VALLEY COLONY · 107 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FLANDREAU · 2,372 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0077 mg/L — FLANDREAU SCHOOL · 375 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Flandreau
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FLANDREAU | 2,372 |
| FLANDREAU SCHOOL | 375 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY COLONY | 107 |
Frequently asked questions about Flandreau tap water
Is Flandreau tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Flandreau. 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 Flandreau?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Flandreau, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Flandreau's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Flandreau include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.