What was found in Clarkston'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 | 1620 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PUD #1 OF ASOTIN COUNTY · 21,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 43.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PUD #1 OF ASOTIN COUNTY · 21,930 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 8.368 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PUD #1 OF ASOTIN COUNTY · 21,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.962 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PUD #1 OF ASOTIN COUNTY · 21,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.6695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PUD #1 OF ASOTIN COUNTY · 21,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PUD #1 OF ASOTIN COUNTY · 21,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.1065 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PUD #1 OF ASOTIN COUNTY · 21,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.8440 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PUD #1 OF ASOTIN COUNTY · 21,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.2600 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PUD #1 OF ASOTIN COUNTY · 21,930 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0035 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PUD #1 OF ASOTIN COUNTY · 21,930 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Clarkston
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PUD #1 OF ASOTIN COUNTY | 21,930 |
Frequently asked questions about Clarkston tap water
Is Clarkston tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Clarkston. 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 Clarkston?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Clarkston, Washington to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Clarkston's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Clarkston include Nitrate, Lithium, TTHM, Bromoform, Dibromochloromethane. 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.