What was found in Kinlichee'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 1608 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1566 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 620 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 420 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.075 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 19 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7.725 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: Kinlichee Staff Housing BIA · 80 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.3 µg/L — Kinlichee Staff Housing BIA · 80 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.59 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.825 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5000 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 1.2295 pCi/L — Kinlichee Staff Housing BIA · 80 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.6000 pCi/L 4% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.4000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: Kinlichee NTUA · 787 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0420 mg/L — Kinlichee Staff Housing BIA · 80 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | 0.000011 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 0.000030 µg/L Highest in the city: Kinlichee Staff Housing BIA · 80 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
Water suppliers serving Kinlichee
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Kinlichee NTUA | 787 |
| Kinlichee Staff Housing BIA | 80 |
Frequently asked questions about Kinlichee tap water
Is Kinlichee tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Kinlichee. 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 Kinlichee?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Kinlichee, Arizona to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kinlichee's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kinlichee include Barium, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, 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.