What was found in Hutchinson'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 | 2595 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14000 µg/L — RENO CO RWD 1 · 150 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 700.5 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1300 µg/L — RENO CO RWD 1 · 150 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 40.3 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 546 µg/L — RENO CO RWD 1 · 150 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 340 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 51.65 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 19.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 16.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.85 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 10.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 8.095 µg/L — RENO CO RWD 1 · 150 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.97 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 3.89 µg/L — RENO CO WATER DISTRICT 8 · 260 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.29 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.39 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: RENO CO WATER DISTRICT 8 · 260 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.4000 pCi/L 8% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2015
Highest in the city: 1.475 pCi/L — RENO CO RWD 1 · 150 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.8160 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.6200 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HUTCHINSON, CITY OF · 39,712 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0019 mg/L — RENO CO RWD 1 · 150 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Hutchinson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HUTCHINSON, CITY OF | 39,712 |
| RENO CO RWD 4 | 635 |
| RENO CO WATER DISTRICT 8 | 260 |
| RENO CO RWD 1 | 150 |
Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson tap water
Is Hutchinson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Hutchinson. 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 Hutchinson?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hutchinson, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hutchinson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hutchinson include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, 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.