What was found in Tecumseh'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 | 642 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 88.55 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 70.2 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 47.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 18.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.78 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.885 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7660 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0019 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 · 6,073 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Tecumseh
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 8 | 6,073 |
Frequently asked questions about Tecumseh tap water
Is Tecumseh tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Tecumseh. 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 Tecumseh?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tecumseh, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tecumseh's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tecumseh include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.