What was found in Bernie'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 | 955 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 468.7 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 377.4 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 40 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 24.05 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.6 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.455 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.69 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.806 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.2075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.43 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0064 mg/L 43% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BERNIE PWS · 1,898 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bernie
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BERNIE PWS | 1,898 |
Frequently asked questions about Bernie tap water
Is Bernie tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Bernie. 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 Bernie?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bernie, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bernie's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bernie include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.