What was found in Oneida'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 | 500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 230 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 219.5 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 21.925 µg/L 146% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 21.8 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.77 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.905 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.6 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.495 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.395 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.7305 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0085 mg/L 57% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ONEIDA, CITY OF · 58 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oneida
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ONEIDA, CITY OF | 58 |
Frequently asked questions about Oneida tap water
Is Oneida tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Oneida. 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 Oneida?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oneida, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oneida's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oneida include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Lead, 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.