What was found in Little River'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 | 5650 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: LITTLE RIVER, CITY OF · 474 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 720 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 319 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: LITTLE RIVER, CITY OF · 474 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 240 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: LITTLE RIVER, CITY OF · 474 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 44.5 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23 µg/L — LITTLE RIVER, CITY OF · 474 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 20.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.33 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.48 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: LITTLE RIVER, CITY OF · 474 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.97 µg/L — LITTLE RIVER, CITY OF · 474 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.6 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: LITTLE RIVER, CITY OF · 474 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.3 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: LITTLE RIVER, CITY OF · 474 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.6900 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RICE CO RWD 1 · 900 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Little River
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RICE CO RWD 1 | 900 |
| LITTLE RIVER, CITY OF | 474 |
Frequently asked questions about Little River tap water
Is Little River tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Little River. 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 Little River?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Little River, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Little River's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Little River 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.