What was found in Stratford'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 | 65.5 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HUTTERVILLE COLONY SOUTH DAKOTA INC · 90 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 826 µg/L — STRATFORD · 57 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.52 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: STRATFORD · 57 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11.44 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: STRATFORD · 57 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.399 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HUTTERVILLE COLONY SOUTH DAKOTA INC · 90 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 3.6 µg/L — STRATFORD · 57 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HUTTERVILLE COLONY SOUTH DAKOTA INC · 90 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Stratford
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HUTTERVILLE COLONY SOUTH DAKOTA INC | 90 |
| STRATFORD | 57 |
Frequently asked questions about Stratford tap water
Is Stratford tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Stratford. 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 Stratford?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Stratford, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Stratford's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Stratford 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.