What was found in Kemmerer'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 | 630 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 126.1 µg/L 158% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 105.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 66.24 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 35.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.4 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.1 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.3500 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1000 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB · 3,348 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kemmerer
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE JPB | 3,348 |
| OAKLEY WATER, LLC | 39 |
Frequently asked questions about Kemmerer tap water
Is Kemmerer tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Kemmerer. 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 Kemmerer?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Kemmerer, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kemmerer's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kemmerer include Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, 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.