What was found in Frankfort'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 | 2700 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 190 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 165 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 160 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 18.3 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 16 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 8.3 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.675 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.8 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.94 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.56 pCi/L 31% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.7385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.6000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.5400 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0094 mg/L 63% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT, CITY OF · 717 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Frankfort
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRANKFORT, CITY OF | 717 |
Frequently asked questions about Frankfort tap water
Is Frankfort tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Frankfort. 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 Frankfort?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Frankfort, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Frankfort's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Frankfort include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, 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.