What was found in Lindsborg'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 | 2000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1490 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 274.5 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 149 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.245 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 119.95 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 51.15 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.65 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.1475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 41.6 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 26.75 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 21.55 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.985 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.7100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.39 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.7350 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.605 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.525 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.6 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 6.275 µg/L — SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.575 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LINDSBORG, CITY OF · 3,496 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0027 mg/L — SALINE CO RWD 7 · 418 people · 2023 | 3/3 | 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 Lindsborg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LINDSBORG, CITY OF | 3,496 |
| MCPHERSON CO RWD 6 | 565 |
| SALINE CO RWD 7 | 418 |
Frequently asked questions about Lindsborg tap water
Is Lindsborg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Lindsborg. 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 Lindsborg?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lindsborg, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lindsborg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lindsborg 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.