What was found in Kearney'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 | 647 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 121 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 99.21 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 61.6 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 55 µg/L — CLAY COUNTY PWSD 8 · 2,243 people · 2024 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 48 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.125 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.974 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.6685 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.3025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0069 µg/L — CLAY COUNTY PWSD 8 · 2,243 people · 2024 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY PWS · 11,500 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kearney
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KEARNEY PWS | 11,500 |
| CLAY COUNTY PWSD 6 | 4,912 |
| CLAY COUNTY PWSD 8 | 2,243 |
Frequently asked questions about Kearney tap water
Is Kearney tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Kearney. 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 Kearney?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Kearney, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kearney's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kearney include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM, 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.