What was found in Severy'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 | 730 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 320 µg/L 400% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 290 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 230 µg/L 383% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 210 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 200 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 190 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 170 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 130 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 77 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 57 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 7.1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.2 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.6 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.6 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Severy
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SEVERY, CITY OF | 200 |
Frequently asked questions about Severy tap water
Is Severy tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Severy. 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 Severy?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Severy, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Severy's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Severy include Nitrate, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Copper. 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.