What was found in Pierpont'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 | 412 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PIERPONT · 129 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.395 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PIERPONT · 129 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.88 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PIERPONT · 129 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.265 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PIERPONT · 129 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PIERPONT · 129 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pierpont
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PIERPONT | 129 |
Frequently asked questions about Pierpont tap water
Is Pierpont tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Pierpont. 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 Pierpont?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pierpont, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pierpont's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pierpont include Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, TTHM, 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.