What was found in Kirkwood'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 370 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 370 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 158 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 34 µg/L 567% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30.65 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 2.88 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.35 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.913 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.3 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.6500 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.2280 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 0.1500 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0028 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 7,851 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kirkwood
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KIRKWOOD MEADOWS PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | 7,851 |
Frequently asked questions about Kirkwood tap water
Is Kirkwood tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Kirkwood. 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 Kirkwood?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Kirkwood, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kirkwood's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kirkwood include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate, Barium. 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.