What was found in Mount Hope'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 | 6500 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 462.5 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 404 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 140 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 40.4 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.555 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.34 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.225 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.725 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.0095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.675 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.255 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8900 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.6300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0055 mg/L 37% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF · 783 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mount Hope
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOUNT HOPE, CITY OF | 783 |
Frequently asked questions about Mount Hope tap water
Is Mount Hope tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Mount Hope. 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 Mount Hope?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mount Hope, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mount Hope's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mount Hope 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.