What was found in White'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 | 985 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WHITE · 499 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 26.23 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WHITE · 499 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.595 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WHITE · 499 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.01 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WHITE · 499 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WHITE · 499 people · 2021 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving White
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WHITE | 499 |
| RED WILLOW COLONY | 93 |
Frequently asked questions about White tap water
Is White tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 5 contaminants in the water serving White. 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 White?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for White, South Dakota to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in White's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in White 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.