What was found in Maysville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 830 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 668 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 337.05 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 262.5 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 139.45 µg/L 174% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 102.135 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 98.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.76 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 26.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15.505 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.5575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.3 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.427 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1.946 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.28 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lasso | 0.9170 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.6800 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0044 mg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MAYSVILLE PWS · 1,096 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Maysville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MAYSVILLE PWS | 1,096 |
Frequently asked questions about Maysville tap water
Is Maysville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Maysville. 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 Maysville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Maysville, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Maysville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Maysville include Nitrate-Nitrite, Chlorite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.