What was found in Seymour'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 | 381.5 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SEYMOUR PWS · 1,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 60.125 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SEYMOUR PWS · 1,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30.075 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SEYMOUR PWS · 1,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.035 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SEYMOUR PWS · 1,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.0285 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SEYMOUR PWS · 1,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.6000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: SEYMOUR PWS · 1,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0064 mg/L 43% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SEYMOUR PWS · 1,943 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Seymour
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SEYMOUR PWS | 1,943 |
Frequently asked questions about Seymour tap water
Is Seymour tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Seymour. 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 Seymour?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Seymour, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Seymour's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Seymour include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Lead, Chromium. 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.