What was found in Lane'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 470 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 106.8 µg/L 134% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 76.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 72.8 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 39.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 23.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.12 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0055 mg/L 37% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LANE, CITY OF · 244 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lane
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LANE, CITY OF | 244 |
Frequently asked questions about Lane tap water
Is Lane tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Lane. 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 Lane?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lane, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lane's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lane include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.