What was found in Murphy'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 | 996 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 480 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 62.82 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 59.19 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 50.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.78 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 24.64 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.779 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.0525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.79 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.019 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.597 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.3400 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 · 16,548 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Murphy
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JEFFERSON COUNTY PWSD 2 | 16,548 |
Frequently asked questions about Murphy tap water
Is Murphy tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Murphy. 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 Murphy?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Murphy, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Murphy's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Murphy include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, 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.