What was found in Berryton'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 | 1000 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 725 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 242.5 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 142.4 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74.5 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 51.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.15 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.76 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.895 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.845 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.7 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.18 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.095 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6780 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4850 pCi/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.3300 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 · 4,663 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Berryton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DOUGLAS CO RWD 3 | 4,663 |
Frequently asked questions about Berryton tap water
Is Berryton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Berryton. 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 Berryton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Berryton, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Berryton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Berryton include Copper, Nitrate, 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.