What was found in Douglass'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 | 2200 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1300 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 191 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 138.25 µg/L 230% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 136.5 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 105.5 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 74.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 70.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 69.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 30.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.85 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.77 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.595 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.64 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8000 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5600 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0996 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0061 mg/L 41% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DOUGLASS, CITY OF · 1,551 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Douglass
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DOUGLASS, CITY OF | 1,551 |
Frequently asked questions about Douglass tap water
Is Douglass tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Douglass. 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 Douglass?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Douglass, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Douglass's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Douglass include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Copper. 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.