What was found in Auburn'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 87.8 µg/L 146% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 67.245 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 61.75 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 54.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 33.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.42 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.59 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.5195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C · 4,160 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Auburn
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 1C | 4,160 |
Frequently asked questions about Auburn tap water
Is Auburn tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Auburn. 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 Auburn?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Auburn, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Auburn's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Auburn include Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Copper, Dichloroacetic Acid, Chloroform. 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.