What was found in House Springs'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 | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 14 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 280 µg/L — HOUSE SPRINGS APT · 48 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 185.8 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 175.1 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 60 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Chromium | 5.542 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 8.01 µg/L — HOUSE SPRINGS APT · 48 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 5.094 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.604 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.6105 µg/L — HOUSE SPRINGS APT · 48 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.145 pCi/L 43% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2016 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 0.9000 µg/L — HOUSE SPRINGS APT · 48 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.6600 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 0.5100 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 · 7,500 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving House Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 6 | 7,500 |
| SYCAMORE SPRINGS | 470 |
| HOUSE SPRINGS APT | 48 |
Frequently asked questions about House Springs tap water
Is House Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving House Springs. 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 House Springs?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for House Springs, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in House Springs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in House Springs include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, Lithium. 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.