What was found in Beloit'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 | 2855 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 179 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 125.5 µg/L 157% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 57.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50.95 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 43.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 43.3 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 34.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 17 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7.99 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 5.025 µg/L 168% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 3 µg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.49 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.19 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.925 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.6800 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BELOIT, CITY OF · 3,407 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Beloit
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BELOIT, CITY OF | 3,407 |
Frequently asked questions about Beloit tap water
Is Beloit tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Beloit. 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 Beloit?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Beloit, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Beloit's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Beloit include Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.