What was found in ZIP 65203
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1640 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1120 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 203 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 97.9 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 68.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 68.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 57.4 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 37 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 36.3 µg/L 242% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 29.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 22.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 17.2 pCi/L 115% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.41 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4 pCi/L 80% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.1 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.6200 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0093 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0035 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | 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 single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 65203
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF COLUMBIA UTILITIES | MO | 126,254 |
| BOONE COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 | MO | 24,700 |
| THOMAS HILL PWSD 1 | MO | 11,250 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 65203 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 65203 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 65203. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 65203?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 65203. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 65203's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Lithium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.