What was found in Willard'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 | 110 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 289 µg/L — GREENE HILLS WATER ASSN · 75 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 95.73 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 60 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 65.955 µg/L — GREENE HILLS WATER ASSN · 75 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 54 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.7305 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.664 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.8465 µg/L — GREENE HILLS WATER ASSN · 75 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.02 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.6800 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 0.8325 µg/L — GREENE HILLS WATER ASSN · 75 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.8100 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.5080 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3200 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0039 mg/L 26% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WILLARD PWS · 8,400 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Willard
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WILLARD PWS | 8,400 |
| GREENE HILLS WATER ASSN | 75 |
Frequently asked questions about Willard tap water
Is Willard tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Willard. 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 Willard?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Willard, Missouri to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Willard's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Willard include Fluoride, Barium, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.