What was found in Belton'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 53.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELTON PWS · 23,598 people · 2024 | 2/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.475000000000005 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BELTON PWS · 23,598 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 30.139999999999997 µg/L — CASS COUNTY PWSD 8 · 198 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 9.767499999999995 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BELTON PWS · 23,598 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 29.244999999999962 µg/L — CROWN MHP · 300 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELTON PWS · 23,598 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 25.11 µg/L — CASS COUNTY PWSD 8 · 198 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.167999999999997 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BELTON PWS · 23,598 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 18.974999999999998 µg/L — CASS COUNTY PWSD 2 · 4,650 people · 2017 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.8 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BELTON PWS · 23,598 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 16.615 µg/L — PICKERING PLACE · 220 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 13.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELTON PWS · 23,598 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.45 µg/L — PICKERING PLACE · 220 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 14.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELTON PWS · 23,598 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.844 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELTON PWS · 23,598 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELTON PWS · 23,598 people · 2019 | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5400 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CASS COUNTY PWSD 2 · 4,650 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.5100 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CASS COUNTY PWSD 2 · 4,650 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELTON PWS · 23,598 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0063 µg/L — CASS COUNTY PWSD 2 · 4,650 people · 2024 | 2/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BELTON PWS · 23,598 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.00060 mg/L — CROWN MHP · 300 people · 2025 | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Belton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BELTON PWS | 23,598 |
| CASS COUNTY PWSD 2 | 4,650 |
| NW CASS COUNTY WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT | 1,138 |
| SOUTHFORK MHP | 795 |
| CROWN MHP | 300 |
| PICKERING PLACE | 220 |
| CASS COUNTY PWSD 8 | 198 |
Frequently asked questions about Belton tap water
Is Belton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Belton. 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 Belton?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Belton, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Belton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Belton include Lithium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Copper, Dichloroacetic Acid, Lead. 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.