What was found in Encampment'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 300 µg/L — SIERRA MADRE JPB · 130 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: SIERRA MADRE JPB · 130 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 292.5 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: SIERRA MADRE JPB · 130 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 210 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: SIERRA MADRE JPB · 130 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.05 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 32.4 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.8 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.9 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: SIERRA MADRE JPB · 130 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.63 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: SIERRA MADRE JPB · 130 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SIERRA MADRE JPB · 130 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.76 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SIERRA MADRE JPB · 130 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.5300 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SIERRA MADRE JPB · 130 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF · 450 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0030 mg/L — SIERRA MADRE JPB · 130 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Encampment
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ENCAMPMENT, TOWN OF | 450 |
| SIERRA MADRE JPB | 130 |
Frequently asked questions about Encampment tap water
Is Encampment tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Encampment. 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 Encampment?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Encampment, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Encampment's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Encampment include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.