What was found in Superior'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 | 380 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 189.9 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.25 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.97 pCi/L 99% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.856 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.268 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 1.23 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.228 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.7700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.5800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5400 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.4000 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SUPERIOR, TOWN OF · 336 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Superior
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SUPERIOR, TOWN OF | 336 |
Frequently asked questions about Superior tap water
Is Superior tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Superior. 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 Superior?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Superior, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Superior's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Superior include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lead, Combined Radium (-226 And -228). 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.