What was found in Concordia'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 | 8690 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1355 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 347 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 236 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 24.6 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.75 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.53 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.42 pCi/L 68% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.25 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.62 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.4 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.7800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.7500 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1323 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CONCORDIA, CITY OF · 5,032 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Concordia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CONCORDIA, CITY OF | 5,032 |
Frequently asked questions about Concordia tap water
Is Concordia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Concordia. 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 Concordia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Concordia, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Concordia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Concordia include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Lithium. 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.