What was found in Osawatomie'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 | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 282.5 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 91.25 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 150.5 µg/L — MIAMI CO RWD 3 · 2,435 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 104 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 150 µg/L — MIAMI CO RWD 3 · 2,435 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 74.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 128 µg/L — MIAMI CO RWD 3 · 2,435 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 96.4 µg/L 161% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 127 µg/L — MIAMI CO RWD 3 · 2,435 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 116.5 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 45.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 62.9 µg/L — MIAMI CO RWD 3 · 2,435 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 45.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 52.85 µg/L — MIAMI CO RWD 3 · 2,435 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 26.8 µg/L — MIAMI CO RWD 3 · 2,435 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 20.2 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.39 µg/L — MIAMI CO RWD 3 · 2,435 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.15 µg/L — MIAMI CO RWD 3 · 2,435 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 7.1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 6.25 µg/L 208% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 3 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.945 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.48 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.015 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.35 µg/L — MIAMI CO RWD 3 · 2,435 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.155 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.4 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF · 4,280 people · 2023 | 2/2 | 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 Osawatomie
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OSAWATOMIE, CITY OF | 4,280 |
| MIAMI CO RWD 3 | 2,435 |
Frequently asked questions about Osawatomie tap water
Is Osawatomie tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Osawatomie. 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 Osawatomie?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Osawatomie, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Osawatomie's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Osawatomie include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.