Disinfection byproducts · 2023
Bromate in Overland Park, KS tap water
Overland Park, KS's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report shows Bromate at or above the federal limit. Measured value is 1.7× the threshold.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level WaterOne | 2.9 ug/L | None set |
Range WaterOne | 0–17 ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from Overland Park, KS's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Bromate
A disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone.
Classified as a probable human carcinogen; the EPA sets a strict maximum contaminant level.
People also ask
+Is there Bromate in Overland Park, KS tap water?
Yes — Overland Park, KS's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Bromate at 0–17 ug/L. Overland Park, KS's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report shows Bromate at or above the federal limit. Measured value is 1.7× the threshold.
+What's the federal limit for Bromate in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Bromate. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Bromate?
A disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. Classified as a probable human carcinogen; the EPA sets a strict maximum contaminant level.
+Where does this Bromate measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Bromate entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Overland Park, KS water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ks/overland-park/2023/source.