What was found in Linn Creek'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 | 144 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LINN CREEK PWS · 244 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 598.9 µg/L — SERENITY BAY SUBD · 65 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 208.6 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LINN CREEK PWS · 244 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 140 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LINN CREEK PWS · 244 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 45 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: SERENITY BAY SUBD · 65 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.24 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LINN CREEK PWS · 244 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.0125 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LINN CREEK PWS · 244 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.84 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: LINN CREEK PWS · 244 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.4185 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINN CREEK PWS · 244 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINN CREEK PWS · 244 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LINN CREEK PWS · 244 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LINN CREEK PWS · 244 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0072 mg/L — SERENITY BAY SUBD · 65 people · 2024 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Linn Creek
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LINN CREEK PWS | 244 |
| CROSS CREEK SUBD | 100 |
| SERENITY BAY SUBD | 65 |
| COOL WATER TOWNHOMES | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Linn Creek tap water
Is Linn Creek tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Linn Creek. 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 Linn Creek?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Linn Creek, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Linn Creek's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Linn Creek include Barium, Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.