What was found in Higbee'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 | 645.9 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 115.43 µg/L 144% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 100.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 30.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 20.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.28 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.526 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.3575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0068 mg/L 45% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HIGBEE PWS · 560 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Higbee
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HIGBEE PWS | 560 |
Frequently asked questions about Higbee tap water
Is Higbee tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Higbee. 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 Higbee?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Higbee, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Higbee's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Higbee include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.