What was found in Tualatin'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 668 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE ACRES LLC · 350 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 400 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: PRAIRIE ACRES SOUTH · 170 people · 2012 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 87.55 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE ACRES LLC · 350 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 136.3 µg/L — PRAIRIE ACRES SOUTH · 170 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 107 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE ACRES LLC · 350 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 31 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: PRAIRIE ACRES SOUTH · 170 people · 2012 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 12 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: PRAIRIE ACRES NORTH · 288 people · 2013 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.83 pCi/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: PRAIRIE ACRES NORTH · 288 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.1 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE ACRES LLC · 350 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 2.6 µg/L — PRAIRIE ACRES SOUTH · 170 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE ACRES LLC · 350 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tualatin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PRAIRIE ACRES LLC | 350 |
| PRAIRIE ACRES NORTH | 288 |
| PRAIRIE ACRES SOUTH | 170 |
Frequently asked questions about Tualatin tap water
Is Tualatin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Tualatin. 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 Tualatin?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Tualatin, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tualatin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tualatin include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrite, Barium. 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.