What was found in Pratt'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 | 9200 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 660 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 340.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 260 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 20.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 15.4 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.135 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.06 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.955 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.755 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.86 pCi/L 37% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.57 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.7535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0139 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0091 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFNA | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0024 mg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PRATT, CITY OF · 6,573 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pratt
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PRATT, CITY OF | 6,573 |
Frequently asked questions about Pratt tap water
Is Pratt tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Pratt. 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 Pratt?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pratt, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pratt's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pratt include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, 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.