What was found in Alta'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-Nitrite | 2282.5 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TARGHEE TOWNE WATER DISTRICT · 120 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 176 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TARGHEE TOWNE WATER DISTRICT · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TARGHEE TOWNE WATER DISTRICT · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.755 pCi/L 38% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TARGHEE TOWNE WATER DISTRICT · 120 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.6 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TARGHEE TOWNE WATER DISTRICT · 120 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: TARGHEE TOWNE WATER DISTRICT · 120 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TARGHEE TOWNE WATER DISTRICT · 120 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Alta
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TARGHEE TOWNE WATER DISTRICT | 120 |
Frequently asked questions about Alta tap water
Is Alta tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Alta. 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 Alta?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Alta, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Alta's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Alta include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U, 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.