What was found in Wagner'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 | 60 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WAGNER · 1,490 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 240 µg/L — LAKE ANDES TRIBAL HOUSING WATER SYSTEM · 264 people · 2018 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 75.81 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WAGNER · 1,490 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 78.995 µg/L — MARTY WATER SYSTEM · 420 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 56.17 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WAGNER · 1,490 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.555 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WAGNER · 1,490 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 4.648 µg/L — MARTY WATER SYSTEM · 420 people · 2018 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WAGNER · 1,490 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0047 mg/L — LAKE ANDES TRIBAL HOUSING WATER SYSTEM · 264 people · 2024 | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wagner
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAGNER | 1,490 |
| MARTY WATER SYSTEM | 420 |
| LAKE ANDES TRIBAL HOUSING WATER SYSTEM | 264 |
| WAGNER SOUTH HOUSING WATER SYSTEM | 200 |
| WAGNER NORTH HOUSING WATER SYSTEM | 180 |
Frequently asked questions about Wagner tap water
Is Wagner tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving Wagner. 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 Wagner?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Wagner, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wagner's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wagner 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.