What was found in Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3120 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1219 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 203 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 138 µg/L 173% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 131 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 79.415 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 58.89 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 35.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24.39 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 14.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.552 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 3.242 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 3 µg/L Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.6745 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.796 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.677 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 1.04 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MONROE CITY PWS · 2,500 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Monroe City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MONROE CITY PWS | 2,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Monroe City tap water
Is Monroe City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Monroe 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 Monroe City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Monroe City, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Monroe City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Monroe City include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.