Haven water report all clear

By Adam Stewart

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s consumer confidence report for the City of Haven’s water system is out, and all 23 monitored factors were within normal levels for 2024.

“The bottom line is that the water that is provided to you is safe,” the report says.

Eight contaminants that are tested for are officially regulated, and 15 other secondary contaminants have recommended levels. The regulated contaminants are arsenic, barium, chromium, nitrate, total haloacetic acids, total trihalomethanes, free copper, and lead. Nitrate was the only regulated contaminant at even a third of the maximum.

The typical source of arsenic in water supplies is the erosion of natural deposits. Haven’s water tested with 1.5 parts per billion (ppb) arsenic. The maximum contaminant level for arsenic is 10 ppb.

The typical source of barium is discharge from metal refineries. Haven’s water tested with 0.2 parts per million (ppm), compared to the maximum of 2 ppm.

The typical source of chromium is discharge from steel and pulp mills. Haven’s water tested with 3.3 ppb chromium, compared to the maximum of 100 ppb.

Runoff from fertilizer use is the typical source of nitrate in water supplies. Haven’s water tested with 6.9 ppm of nitrate, compared to a maximum of 10 ppm.

Total haloacetic acids are typically a by-product of drinking water disinfection. Haven’s water tested with 5 ppb haloacetic acids, compared to a maximum of 60 ppb.

Similarly, total trihalomethanes are typically a by-product of water chlorination. Haven’s water tested with 7 ppb trihalomethanes, compared to a maximum of 80 ppb.

Lead and free copper are typically the result of corrosion of household plumbing. The 90th percentile of Haven’s water tested with 0.38 ppm of copper. Testing above 1.3 ppm would trigger requirements for treatment or other requirements.

The 90th percentile of Haven’s water tested with 4.2 ppb lead. Testing above 15 ppb would trigger requirements for treatment or other requirements.

Haven’s water was also tested for total alkalinity, calcium, chloride, conductivity, corrosivity, total hardness, magnesium, nickel, pH, total phosphorus, potassium, silica, sodium, sulfate, and total dissolved solids. All were within the recommended maximums.

The full report can be found on the City of Haven’s website at havencityhall.org/ccr.

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