What was found in Mina'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 | 1021.5 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MINA LAKE SANITARY DISTRICT · 863 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.16 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MINA LAKE SANITARY DISTRICT · 863 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.05 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MINA LAKE SANITARY DISTRICT · 863 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.13 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MINA LAKE SANITARY DISTRICT · 863 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MINA LAKE SANITARY DISTRICT · 863 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mina
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MINA LAKE SANITARY DISTRICT | 863 |
Frequently asked questions about Mina tap water
Is Mina tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Mina. 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 Mina?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mina, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mina's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mina include Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Lead, 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.