What was found in Barnhart'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 79.505 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 · 37,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 75.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 · 37,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 43.82 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 · 37,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 39.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 · 37,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 20.42 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 · 37,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.408 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 · 37,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.784 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 · 37,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.5795 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 · 37,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.1035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 · 37,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.076 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 · 37,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.1695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 · 37,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 · 37,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Barnhart
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JEFFERSON CO CONS PWSD C 1 | 37,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Barnhart tap water
Is Barnhart tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Barnhart. 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 Barnhart?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Barnhart, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Barnhart's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Barnhart include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid, Copper. 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.