What was found in Springfield'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2090 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 7/12 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1080 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 6/12 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 467 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 12/12 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 180 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 12/12 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 152 µg/L 190% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 123 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/12 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 67.5 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 38.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 33.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 32.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 23.6 µg/L 157% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 10/12 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | UCMR-5 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.86 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 11/12 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.32 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.09 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.8 pCi/L 36% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.51 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.19 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1.06 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.9900 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 0.7300 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.6900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0072 mg/L 48% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 12/12 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Springfield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY UTILITIES OF SPRINGFIELD | 210,898 |
| JAMES RIVER ADDITION | 240 |
| COLONY COVE MHP | 210 |
| COUNTRY SQUIRE VILLAGE | 90 |
| SHADY OAK MHP | 65 |
| PEACE OF MIND ESTATES | 60 |
| GOLDEN OAK VILLAGE SUBD | 60 |
| WILDEN HEIGHTS HOA | 58 |
| SHADY ACRES MHP | 54 |
| SHELL ROCK UTILITIES | 45 |
| PEMBROOK VILLAGE SUBD | 45 |
| OAK GROVE TRAILER PARK | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Springfield tap water
Is Springfield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Springfield. 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 Springfield?
12 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Springfield, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Springfield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Springfield include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM. 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.