What was found in Greenwood'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 122.3 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.115 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 11.88 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.0285 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.804 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.6725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.7895 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.6785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 · 5,705 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greenwood
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JACKSON COUNTY PWSD 12 | 5,705 |
Frequently asked questions about Greenwood tap water
Is Greenwood tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Greenwood. 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 Greenwood?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Greenwood, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greenwood's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greenwood include Copper, Lithium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.