What was found in Basehor'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 985.5 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.2 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 41.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 4.3 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 40.4 µg/L — LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 1C · 3,200 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 37.4 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 32.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 16.125 µg/L — LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 1C · 3,200 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.44 µg/L — LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 1C · 3,200 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5580 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY · 4,700 people · 2026 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Basehor
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY | 4,700 |
| LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 1C | 3,200 |
Frequently asked questions about Basehor tap water
Is Basehor tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Basehor. 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 Basehor?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Basehor, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Basehor's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Basehor include Copper, TTHM, Lithium, Lead, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.