What was found in Knox City'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 | 609.15 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 75.125 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 64.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 48.595 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 29.465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.965 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 10.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.368 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.7955 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.839 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0087 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0013 mg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 · 3,947 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Knox City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC WATER & SEWER DIST 1 | 3,947 |
Frequently asked questions about Knox City tap water
Is Knox City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Knox City. 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 Knox City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Knox City, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Knox City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Knox City 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.