What was found in Perry'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: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3500 µg/L — JEFFERSON CO RWD 2 · 642 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1300 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 2600 µg/L — JEFFERSON CO RWD 2 · 642 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 170 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 310 µg/L — JEFFERSON CO RWD 2 · 642 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 209 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 14 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.84 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.44 µg/L — JEFFERSON CO RWD 2 · 642 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.4 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.77 µg/L — JEFFERSON CO RWD 2 · 642 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.41 µg/L — JEFFERSON CO RWD 2 · 642 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.99 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.5 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 3.61 µg/L — JEFFERSON CO RWD 2 · 642 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.1715 µg/L — JEFFERSON CO RWD 2 · 642 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.58 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.1705 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.1 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.6310 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 0.9000 µg/L — JEFFERSON CO RWD 2 · 642 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0039 mg/L 26% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PERRY, CITY OF · 858 people · 2023 | 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 Perry
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PERRY, CITY OF | 858 |
| JEFFERSON CO RWD 2 | 642 |
Frequently asked questions about Perry tap water
Is Perry tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Perry. 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 Perry?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Perry, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Perry's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Perry include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Lithium. 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.