What was found in Kaiser'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 252.8 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKVIEW APARTMENTS · 172 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKVIEW APARTMENTS · 172 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 83.66 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKVIEW APARTMENTS · 172 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.3 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKVIEW APARTMENTS · 172 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.02 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKVIEW APARTMENTS · 172 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVIEW APARTMENTS · 172 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7730 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVIEW APARTMENTS · 172 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7590 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVIEW APARTMENTS · 172 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.6195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKVIEW APARTMENTS · 172 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00051 mg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BROOKVIEW APARTMENTS · 172 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kaiser
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BROOKVIEW APARTMENTS | 172 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaiser tap water
Is Kaiser tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Kaiser. 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 Kaiser?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Kaiser, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kaiser's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kaiser include Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Lead, 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.