What was found in Fort Riley'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 875 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 520 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 150 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 130 µg/L 163% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 48 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 39 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 37 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 30.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.3 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.2 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.9 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3000 pCi/L 6% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.2550 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1400 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0211 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0201 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0165 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0092 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0088 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpes | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fort Riley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRUSI WATER TREATMENT PLANT | 35,784 |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Riley tap water
Is Fort Riley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Fort Riley. 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 Fort Riley?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fort Riley, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fort Riley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fort Riley include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.