What was found in Savannah'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 | 751 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 160.64999999999998 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 207.7 µg/L — SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 120 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 15.68 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 68.05 µg/L — SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 17.299999999999997 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 45.23 µg/L — SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.862 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 37.625 µg/L — SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32.695 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.174 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 20.375 µg/L — SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.904 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 20.014999999999997 µg/L — SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14.25 µg/L — SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.123499999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.849999999999998 µg/L — SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.6825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.3 µg/L — SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.989999999999995 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 10.4 µg/L — SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.172 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.3385 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.113 µg/L — SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.755 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 · 6,042 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0015 mg/L — SAVANNAH PWS · 5,249 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Savannah
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ANDREW COUNTY PWSD 1 | 6,042 |
| SAVANNAH PWS | 5,249 |
Frequently asked questions about Savannah tap water
Is Savannah tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Savannah. 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 Savannah?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Savannah, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Savannah's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Savannah include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Lithium. 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.