What was found in Mission'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 | 252.5 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MISSION WATER SYSTEM · 1,500 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MISSION WATER SYSTEM · 1,500 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 51.55 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MISSION WATER SYSTEM · 1,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.8 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MISSION WATER SYSTEM · 1,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.94 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MISSION WATER SYSTEM · 1,500 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00059 mg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MISSION WATER SYSTEM · 1,500 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mission
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MISSION WATER SYSTEM | 1,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Mission tap water
Is Mission tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 6 contaminants in the water serving Mission. 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 Mission?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mission, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mission's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mission include Copper, Lithium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.