What was found in Bunker Hill'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 | 1255 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 795 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 340 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 27.7 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.4 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.92 µg/L 119% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.5 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 8 pCi/L 160% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.988 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.4 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0048 mg/L 32% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BUNKER HILL, CITY OF · 106 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bunker Hill
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BUNKER HILL, CITY OF | 106 |
Frequently asked questions about Bunker Hill tap water
Is Bunker Hill tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Bunker Hill. 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 Bunker Hill?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bunker Hill, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bunker Hill's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bunker Hill include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, 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.