What was found in Springfield'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 | 440 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD · 2,108 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD · 2,108 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 116.5 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD · 2,108 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 103.77 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD · 2,108 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50.135 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD · 2,108 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD · 2,108 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.655 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD · 2,108 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.8 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD · 2,108 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.5 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD · 2,108 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SPRINGFIELD · 2,108 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Springfield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SPRINGFIELD | 2,108 |
Frequently asked questions about Springfield tap water
Is Springfield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Springfield. 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 Springfield?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Springfield, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Springfield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Springfield include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.