What was found in Medicine Lodge'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 | 7770 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 299 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 283.5 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 258 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 98.7 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 37.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 27.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24.05 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 25 µg/L — BARBER CO RWD 1 · 95 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.75 µg/L — BARBER CO RWD 1 · 95 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 22.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.51 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 12.5 µg/L — BARBER CO RWD 1 · 95 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.75 µg/L — BARBER CO RWD 1 · 95 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.155 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.275 µg/L — BARBER CO RWD 1 · 95 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.69 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.24 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.2 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9000 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF · 1,723 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0019 mg/L — BARBER CO RWD 1 · 95 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 Medicine Lodge
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF | 1,723 |
| BARBER CO RWD 1 | 95 |
Frequently asked questions about Medicine Lodge tap water
Is Medicine Lodge tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Medicine Lodge. 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 Medicine Lodge?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Medicine Lodge, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Medicine Lodge's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Medicine Lodge include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, 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.