What was found in Wakefield'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 | 4500 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 788 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 379 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 188.5 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 31.5 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.325 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.76 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.5 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.08 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.985 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.7 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1.5 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0048 mg/L 32% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 846 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wakefield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAKEFIELD, CITY OF | 846 |
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield tap water
Is Wakefield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Wakefield. 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 Wakefield?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wakefield, Kansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wakefield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wakefield include Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, 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.