What was found in Reeds Springs'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 | 120 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 80 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 40.18 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.499 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 16.7 µg/L 334% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 13.723 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.339 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.833 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.04 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.7900 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0119 mg/L 79% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION · 40 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Reeds Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Reeds Springs tap water
Is Reeds Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Reeds Springs. 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 Reeds Springs?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Reeds Springs, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Reeds Springs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Reeds Springs include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.