What was found in Chanute'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 | 1375 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 562 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 160 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 418.5 µg/L — NEOSHO CO RWD 7 · 625 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 44.5 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 94 µg/L — NEOSHO CO RWD 9 · 200 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 85.5 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 91.8 µg/L — NEOSHO CO RWD 9 · 200 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 73.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 44.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 68 µg/L — NEOSHO CO RWD 9 · 200 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 37.3 µg/L — NEOSHO CO RWD 9 · 200 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 36.15 µg/L 241% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 31.65 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 26.6 µg/L — WILSON CO RWD 10 · 808 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17 µg/L — NEOSHO CO RWD 6 · 314 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.45 µg/L — ALLEN CO RWD 13 · 100 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.62 µg/L — NEOSHO CO RWD 9 · 200 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 4.675 µg/L 156% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 3 µg/L Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.06 µg/L — NEOSHO CO RWD 9 · 200 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: NEOSHO CO RWD 9 · 200 people · 2019 | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.02 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.9 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHANUTE, CITY OF · 8,642 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0019 mg/L — WILSON CO RWD 10 · 808 people · 2024 | 8/8 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Chanute
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHANUTE, CITY OF | 8,642 |
| WILSON CO RWD 10 | 808 |
| NEOSHO CO RWD 7 | 625 |
| NEOSHO CO RWD 12 | 437 |
| NEOSHO CO RWD 6 | 314 |
| NEOSHO CO RWD 9 | 200 |
| ALLEN CO RWD 10 | 125 |
| ALLEN CO RWD 13 | 100 |
Frequently asked questions about Chanute tap water
Is Chanute tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Chanute. 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 Chanute?
8 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Chanute, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chanute's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chanute include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, 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.