What was found in Rosalia'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 | 437.5 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 55.1 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 44 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.35 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.105 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.5 µg/L — PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 8 · 1 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.54 µg/L — PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 8 · 1 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.8470 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BUTLER CO RWD 3 · 1,494 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0062 mg/L — PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 8 · 1 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rosalia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BUTLER CO RWD 3 | 1,494 |
| PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 8 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Rosalia tap water
Is Rosalia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Rosalia. 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 Rosalia?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Rosalia, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rosalia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rosalia include Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Dichloroacetic Acid, Chloroform. 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.