What was found in St. Robert'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 | 1445 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ST ROBERT PWS · 5,192 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 731.5 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ST ROBERT PWS · 5,192 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 187.6 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ST ROBERT PWS · 5,192 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 132.15 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ST ROBERT PWS · 5,192 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.6905 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ST ROBERT PWS · 5,192 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.44 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ST ROBERT PWS · 5,192 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.1 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ST ROBERT PWS · 5,192 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ST ROBERT PWS · 5,192 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ST ROBERT PWS · 5,192 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0011 mg/L — CHARITY PWS · 55 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving St. Robert
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ST ROBERT PWS | 5,192 |
| CHARITY PWS | 55 |
| ROLLING HILLS PWS | 48 |
Frequently asked questions about St. Robert tap water
Is St. Robert tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving St. Robert. 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 St. Robert?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for St. Robert, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in St. Robert's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in St. Robert include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, Lead. 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.