What was found in Sibley'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 53.8 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 43 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 18.5 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 17.2 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.4 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sibley
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 16 | 4,075 |
| SIBLEY PWS | 375 |
Frequently asked questions about Sibley tap water
Is Sibley tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Sibley. 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 Sibley?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Sibley, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sibley's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sibley include Copper, Lithium, Lead, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.