What was found in Wheatland'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 | 4960 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 570 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 600 µg/L — Y-O INVESTMENTS, INC. · 173 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 302.25 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 32.8 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 30 µg/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 38.36 µg/L — Y-O INVESTMENTS, INC. · 173 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.025 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 12 pCi/L 80% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.652 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.12 µg/L — Y-O INVESTMENTS, INC. · 173 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.65 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.135 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: Y-O INVESTMENTS, INC. · 173 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.741 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.6875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.95 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.95 µg/L — Y-O INVESTMENTS, INC. · 173 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.58 pCi/L 52% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 0.8900 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.1880 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WHEATLAND, TOWN OF · 3,659 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wheatland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WHEATLAND, TOWN OF | 3,659 |
| Y-O INVESTMENTS, INC. | 173 |
Frequently asked questions about Wheatland tap water
Is Wheatland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Wheatland. 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 Wheatland?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Wheatland, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wheatland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wheatland include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Combined Uranium, TTHM. 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.