What was found in Moberly'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1150 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1120 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 610 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 164 µg/L 205% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 123 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 71.3 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.8 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 39 µg/L 260% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 35 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 12.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.24 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.06 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.01 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.02 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.7000 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0093 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Moberly
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOBERLY PWS | 13,783 |
| THOMAS HILL PWSD 1 | 11,250 |
Frequently asked questions about Moberly tap water
Is Moberly tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Moberly. 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 Moberly?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Moberly, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Moberly's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Moberly include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.