What was found in Williamstown'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 | 7900 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 846 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 130 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 54.2 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 10.4 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.24 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.79 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.69 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.01 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.98 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.94 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.52 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.37 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7800 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Williamstown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLARK COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 | 7,140 |
Frequently asked questions about Williamstown tap water
Is Williamstown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Williamstown. 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 Williamstown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Williamstown, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Williamstown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Williamstown include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.