What was found in Assaria'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 | 2600 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 900 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 284.5 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 328 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 8 · 298 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 82.65 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 127.65 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 8 · 298 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 26.5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 68.4 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 8 · 298 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 51.87 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 8 · 298 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 24.9 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 20.95 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: SALINE CO RWD 8 · 298 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.535 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.055 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 8 · 298 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.5 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.795 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.635 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 8 · 298 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.24 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: SALINE CO RWD 8 · 298 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.13 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 4.72 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 8 · 298 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.575 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6000 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.22 pCi/L — SALINE CO RWD 8 · 298 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.185 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 8 · 298 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0085 mg/L 57% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ASSARIA, CITY OF · 427 people · 2023 | 2/2 | 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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Assaria
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ASSARIA, CITY OF | 427 |
| SALINE CO RWD 8 | 298 |
Frequently asked questions about Assaria tap water
Is Assaria tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Assaria. 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 Assaria?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Assaria, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Assaria's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Assaria include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, 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.