What was found in Garden 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 | 12000 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1400 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 690 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 67 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 44 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Selenium | 37 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 33 µg/L 220% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 28 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 25 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 23 pCi/L 153% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 11 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 9.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 6.1 pCi/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.1 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.7 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.7 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1.3 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.8300 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 8/9 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Garden City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GARDEN CITY, CITY OF | 35,126 |
| EAST GARDEN VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK | 1,575 |
| BROOKOVER LAND ENTERPRISES, L.P. | 1,180 |
| TOWNS RIVERVIEW SUBDIVISION | 950 |
| WHITEHURST TRAILER PARK | 176 |
| MENDOZA MOBILE HOME PARK | 65 |
| G AND P PROPERTIES LLC | 50 |
| HILLCREST COURTS | 25 |
| WHEATLAND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Garden City tap water
Is Garden City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Garden 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 Garden City?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Garden City, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Garden City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Garden City include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.