What was found in Worland'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 | 500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WORLAND UTILITIES COMMISSION · 4,787 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 580.5 µg/L — BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WORLAND UTILITIES COMMISSION · 4,787 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 300 µg/L — BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 210.3 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WORLAND UTILITIES COMMISSION · 4,787 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.75 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WORLAND UTILITIES COMMISSION · 4,787 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 16.2 µg/L — WASHAKIE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 990 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.26 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.175 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4 pCi/L 80% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WORLAND UTILITIES COMMISSION · 4,787 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.9 µg/L — BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.3 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WORLAND UTILITIES COMMISSION · 4,787 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.484 µg/L — BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WORLAND UTILITIES COMMISSION · 4,787 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 0.7675 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WORLAND UTILITIES COMMISSION · 4,787 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.336 µg/L — BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.1 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.9500 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.8200 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WASHAKIE RURAL WATER SYSTEM · 990 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.4500 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB · 25 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WORLAND UTILITIES COMMISSION · 4,787 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Worland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WORLAND UTILITIES COMMISSION | 4,787 |
| WASHAKIE RURAL WATER SYSTEM | 990 |
| BIG HORN REGIONAL JPB | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Worland tap water
Is Worland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Worland. 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 Worland?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Worland, Wyoming to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Worland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Worland include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, 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.