What was found in Baggs'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 | 833.5 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 380 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 117.1 µg/L 146% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 90.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 58.7 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 57 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 10.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.7 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.4 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.8 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.9000 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.6735 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.6100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0090 mg/L 60% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BAGGS, TOWN OF · 400 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Baggs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BAGGS, TOWN OF | 400 |
Frequently asked questions about Baggs tap water
Is Baggs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Baggs. 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 Baggs?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Baggs, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Baggs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Baggs include Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.