What was found in Glencross'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 | 404 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: T C & G RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 166 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 385 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: T C & G RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 166 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 110 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: T C & G RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 166 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 61.91 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: T C & G RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 166 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.34 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: T C & G RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 166 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.89 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: T C & G RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 166 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.295 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: T C & G RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 166 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.2355 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: T C & G RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 166 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.6000 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: T C & G RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 166 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: T C & G RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 166 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Glencross
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| T C & G RURAL WATER SYSTEM | 166 |
Frequently asked questions about Glencross tap water
Is Glencross tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Glencross. 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 Glencross?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Glencross, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Glencross's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Glencross include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrite, Barium, 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.