What was found in Burr Oak'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 | 7820 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1199.5 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 259 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 183.05 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 74.4 µg/L 149% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 50 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 61.8 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 38.884 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 30 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 37.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 19.54 pCi/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16.55 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10.085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.815 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.985 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.3 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.1 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.46 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.067 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.9700 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1100 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0041 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BURR OAK, CITY OF · 142 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Burr Oak
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BURR OAK, CITY OF | 142 |
Frequently asked questions about Burr Oak tap water
Is Burr Oak tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Burr Oak. 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 Burr Oak?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Burr Oak, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Burr Oak's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Burr Oak include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Selenium. 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.