What was found in Goodland'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 | 6725 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1390 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 336 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 110 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 55.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 9.02 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.72 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.555 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.11 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.59 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9800 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.8100 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.5300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0830 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0031 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GOODLAND, CITY OF · 4,450 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Goodland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GOODLAND, CITY OF | 4,450 |
Frequently asked questions about Goodland tap water
Is Goodland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Goodland. 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 Goodland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Goodland, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Goodland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Goodland include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, 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.