What was found in Claflin'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 | 5185 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 410 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 356 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 305 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.74 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.12 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 6.975 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.3 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.422 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.32 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.211 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.1 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 2.065 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.5695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.5100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0074 mg/L 49% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CLAFLIN, CITY OF · 553 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Claflin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLAFLIN, CITY OF | 553 |
Frequently asked questions about Claflin tap water
Is Claflin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Claflin. 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 Claflin?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Claflin, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Claflin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Claflin include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, Lead. 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.