Elk City, City Of

Elk City, KS
KS2012520
People Served
292
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Montgomery County
Data from
2022-2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • AT

    Atrazine

    Atrazine is a widely used herbicide that runs off from farms into water supplies. It disrupts hormones and can affect reproductive health in humans and animals.

    4.400 ppb
    EPA limit 3.000 ppb
  • MA

    Manganese

    Manganese is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through erosion and industrial processes. While essential in small amounts, excess can harm the nervous system.

    170.000 ppb
    EPA limit 50.000 ppb
  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    86.000 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

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