What was found in Ingalls'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 | 3895 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1300 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 351 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 34.13 µg/L 228% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 15 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 9.545 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.24 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 3.0295 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.5 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.7 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.3 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1965 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: INGALLS, CITY OF · 249 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ingalls
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| INGALLS, CITY OF | 249 |
Frequently asked questions about Ingalls tap water
Is Ingalls tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Ingalls. 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 Ingalls?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ingalls, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ingalls's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ingalls include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Lead, Barium. 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.