What was found in Ashland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 860 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 537.5999999999997 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 115.4 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 18 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.379999999999999 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.125 pCi/L 61% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.13 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.653 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.082 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.3542 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.13 pCi/L 43% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.666 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.2645 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.8100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0028 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND PWS · 4,999 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ashland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ASHLAND PWS | 4,999 |
Frequently asked questions about Ashland tap water
Is Ashland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Ashland. 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 Ashland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ashland, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ashland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ashland include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lithium, Nitrate-Nitrite. 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.