What was found in Platte'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 | 110.5 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PLATTE · 1,256 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 79.1025 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PLATTE · 1,256 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 63.7175 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PLATTE · 1,256 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.925 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PLATTE · 1,256 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0140 mg/L 93% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PLATTE · 1,256 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Platte
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PLATTE | 1,256 |
Frequently asked questions about Platte tap water
Is Platte tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Platte. 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 Platte?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Platte, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Platte's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Platte include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.