What was found in Desoto'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 | 630 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74.39999999999998 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 61.7 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 38.725399999999986 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 20.399999999999977 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.199999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 16.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.032399999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.099999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.6099999999999994 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.48 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.3519999999999994 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.9880 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DESOTO, CITY OF · 4,645 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Desoto
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DESOTO, CITY OF | 4,645 |
Frequently asked questions about Desoto tap water
Is Desoto tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Desoto. 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 Desoto?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Desoto, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Desoto's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Desoto include Nitrate, TTHM, Barium, 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.