What was found in Battlefield'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 776 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GREENE COUNTY PWSD 1 · 9,168 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 114 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GREENE COUNTY PWSD 1 · 9,168 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 110.45 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GREENE COUNTY PWSD 1 · 9,168 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENE COUNTY PWSD 1 · 9,168 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 5.716 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GREENE COUNTY PWSD 1 · 9,168 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.5035 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: GREENE COUNTY PWSD 1 · 9,168 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.82 pCi/L 56% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: GREENE COUNTY PWSD 1 · 9,168 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.68 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GREENE COUNTY PWSD 1 · 9,168 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.2665 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENE COUNTY PWSD 1 · 9,168 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.7800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREENE COUNTY PWSD 1 · 9,168 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0035 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GREENE COUNTY PWSD 1 · 9,168 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Battlefield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GREENE COUNTY PWSD 1 | 9,168 |
Frequently asked questions about Battlefield tap water
Is Battlefield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Battlefield. 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 Battlefield?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Battlefield, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Battlefield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Battlefield include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lithium, Lead. 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.