What was found in Freedom'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 | 1090 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FREEDOM W&S DISTRICT · 300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 120 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FREEDOM W&S DISTRICT · 300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19.4 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: FREEDOM W&S DISTRICT · 300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.5 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: FREEDOM W&S DISTRICT · 300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.2 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FREEDOM W&S DISTRICT · 300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: FREEDOM W&S DISTRICT · 300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FREEDOM W&S DISTRICT · 300 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Freedom
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FREEDOM W&S DISTRICT | 300 |
Frequently asked questions about Freedom tap water
Is Freedom tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Freedom. 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 Freedom?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Freedom, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Freedom's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Freedom include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Lead, Thallium, Total, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.