What was found in Chugwater'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 | 4880 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3400 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 775 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 325 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 30.08 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 23.65 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 11.3 pCi/L 75% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.2345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.78 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.95 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.8 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.355 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.9875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHUGWATER, TOWN OF · 200 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Chugwater
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHUGWATER, TOWN OF | 200 |
Frequently asked questions about Chugwater tap water
Is Chugwater tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Chugwater. 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 Chugwater?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Chugwater, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chugwater's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chugwater include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.