What was found in Hiawatha'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 | 11000 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 638 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 598 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 238 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 35.25 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 19.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16.4 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.66 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.51 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.995 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.595 pCi/L 52% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.5 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.179 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0085 mg/L 57% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HIAWATHA, CITY OF · 3,246 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hiawatha
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HIAWATHA, CITY OF | 3,246 |
Frequently asked questions about Hiawatha tap water
Is Hiawatha tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Hiawatha. 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 Hiawatha?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hiawatha, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hiawatha's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hiawatha include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. 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.