What was found in Wentzville'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 | 790 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 201 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 403.1499999999997 µg/L — PRAIRIE VIEW ACRES SUBD · 135 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32.7 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 52.974999999999994 µg/L — PRAIRIE VIEW ACRES SUBD · 135 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 48.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 42.815 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 32.43999999999999 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.17999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.840000000000014 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 14 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: PRAIRIE VIEW ACRES SUBD · 135 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.029999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.6134999999999997 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 9.770499999999998 µg/L — PRAIRIE VIEW ACRES SUBD · 135 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.083999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.121499999999999 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.0825000000000005 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.7725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.9199999999999995 pCi/L 78% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.0965 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.87 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: PRAIRIE VIEW ACRES SUBD · 135 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7505 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0048 mg/L 32% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WENTZVILLE PWS · 41,784 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wentzville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WENTZVILLE PWS | 41,784 |
| PRAIRIE VIEW ACRES SUBD | 135 |
Frequently asked questions about Wentzville tap water
Is Wentzville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Wentzville. 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 Wentzville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Wentzville, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wentzville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wentzville include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lithium, TTHM. 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.