What was found in Lusk'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 | 2005 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 365 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 217 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 31.141 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 30 µg/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 21.845 pCi/L 146% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.02 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.644 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.385 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.995 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.75 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.8245 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LUSK, TOWN OF · 1,576 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lusk
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LUSK, TOWN OF | 1,576 |
Frequently asked questions about Lusk tap water
Is Lusk tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Lusk. 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 Lusk?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lusk, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lusk's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lusk include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Combined Uranium. 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.