What was found in Dodge City's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 21000 µg/L 210% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 2700 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 570 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 230 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 166 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 79 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 38 µg/L 253% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 29 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 25 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 20 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 13 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7 pCi/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.8 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.5 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 4.1 µg/L 137% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 3.3 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.5500 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dodge City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DODGE CITY, CITY OF | 27,104 |
Frequently asked questions about Dodge City tap water
Is Dodge City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Dodge City. 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 Dodge City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Dodge City, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dodge City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dodge City include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lithium. The full list, with the highest level found 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.