What was found in Brownell'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 | 8165 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 475 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 356 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 77.8 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 70.8 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 50 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23.55 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 17.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 12.9 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.615 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.85 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.31 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.55 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.3 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.9940 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1200 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0067 mg/L 45% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BROWNELL, CITY OF · 26 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brownell
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BROWNELL, CITY OF | 26 |
Frequently asked questions about Brownell tap water
Is Brownell tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Brownell. 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 Brownell?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Brownell, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brownell's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brownell include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, 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.