What was found in Fulton'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 | 1191 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1349 µg/L — WILDWOOD LOT OWNERS ASSN · 78 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 141.7 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 251.5 µg/L — WILDWOOD LOT OWNERS ASSN · 78 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 194.05 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 58.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 5.9775 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 24.38 µg/L — FULTON PWS · 12,600 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 22 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.471 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: FULTON PWS · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.1835 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.6985 µg/L — FULTON PWS · 12,600 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.2400 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 8.288 µg/L — WILDWOOD LOT OWNERS ASSN · 78 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.85 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.7045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.224 µg/L — FULTON PWS · 12,600 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.1055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.755 µg/L — FULTON PWS · 12,600 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.884 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: FULTON PWS · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.2 pCi/L 64% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 3.38 pCi/L — FULTON PWS · 12,600 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.1135 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: FULTON PWS · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.5435 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: FULTON PWS · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.9200 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.928 µg/L — FULTON PWS · 12,600 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.789 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.06 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: WILDWOOD LOT OWNERS ASSN · 78 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0045 mg/L 30% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT · 13,080 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Fulton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT | 13,080 |
| FULTON PWS | 12,600 |
| WILDWOOD LOT OWNERS ASSN | 78 |
Frequently asked questions about Fulton tap water
Is Fulton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Fulton. 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 Fulton?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Fulton, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fulton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fulton include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lithium, 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.