What was found in Kimball'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 | 380 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 195.5 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 361.5 µg/L — KIMBALL · 572 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 45.02 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 41.8 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 30 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24.52 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.255 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 4.765 µg/L — KIMBALL · 572 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.3 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.1 pCi/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.3000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 2,750 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0130 mg/L — KIMBALL · 572 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kimball
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AURORA-BRULE RURAL WATER SYSTEM | 2,750 |
| KIMBALL | 572 |
Frequently asked questions about Kimball tap water
Is Kimball tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Kimball. 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 Kimball?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Kimball, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kimball's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kimball include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, TTHM, Barium. 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.