What was found in Valley Springs'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 | 390 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VALLEY SPRINGS · 925 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 216.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VALLEY SPRINGS · 925 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 74 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VALLEY SPRINGS · 925 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 40 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: VALLEY SPRINGS · 925 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.5 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: VALLEY SPRINGS · 925 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.886 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VALLEY SPRINGS · 925 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.018 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: VALLEY SPRINGS · 925 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: VALLEY SPRINGS · 925 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1 pCi/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: VALLEY SPRINGS · 925 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.5430 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VALLEY SPRINGS · 925 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VALLEY SPRINGS · 925 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Valley Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VALLEY SPRINGS | 925 |
Frequently asked questions about Valley Springs tap water
Is Valley Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Valley Springs. 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 Valley Springs?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Valley Springs, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Valley Springs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Valley Springs include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Nitrite, Chromium. 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.