Topeka, City Of
Topeka, KS
KS2017701
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- HA
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)
Haloacetic acids are byproducts formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. This group of 9 compounds is regulated due to potential cancer risks.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Arsenic
2 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.350 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Atrazine
85 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.617 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 3.000 ppb |
Barium
6 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.040 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Chlorate
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 4.667 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 210.000 ppb |
Chromium
3 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.000 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.100 ppm |
Chromium, Hex
6 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.100 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 126K
- Surface Water
- Shawnee County
- Data from 2014-2020
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