What was found in Russell'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 | 1155 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6100 µg/L — RUSSELL CO RWD 1 · 44 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 207.5 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1050 µg/L — RUSSELL CO RWD 1 · 44 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 330 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 450 µg/L — RUSSELL CO RWD 4 · 90 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 430 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30.65 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 139 µg/L — RUSSELL CO RWD 1 · 44 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 110 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 46.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 45.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 37.6 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 35.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 32.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.9 µg/L — RUSSELL CO RWD 4 · 90 people · 2017 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.14 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.37 µg/L — RUSSELL CO RWD 1 · 44 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 15.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7.73 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12 µg/L — RUSSELL CO RWD 1 · 44 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.975 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.1 µg/L — RUSSELL CO RWD 1 · 44 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 7.75 µg/L 258% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 3 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.45 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.28 µg/L — RUSSELL CO RWD 1 · 44 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.7 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: RUSSELL CO RWD 2 · 30 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: RUSSELL CO RWD 1 · 44 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL, CITY OF · 4,388 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0037 mg/L — RUSSELL CO RWD 4 · 90 people · 2022 | 4/4 | 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 Russell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RUSSELL, CITY OF | 4,388 |
| RUSSELL CO RWD 4 | 90 |
| RUSSELL CO RWD 1 | 44 |
| RUSSELL CO RWD 2 | 30 |
Frequently asked questions about Russell tap water
Is Russell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Russell. 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 Russell?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Russell, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Russell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Russell include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Chlorite, Barium. 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.