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What a Laboratory Test Report for Perchlorate Typically Lists

A standard lab report for perchlorate in water will show concentration levels usually in micrograms per liter (µg/L), alongside the sample date, location, and method used. For the Hutchinson public water system record, federal monitoring conducted between May and December 2002 reported no detections above the 4.0 µg/L reporting level in 30 samples. This means perchlorate was not measurable above this threshold in any sample collected during that time frame.

Seasonal and Multi-Year Variation in Hutchinson’s Perchlorate Monitoring

The U.S. EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR1) collected perchlorate samples from Hutchinson groundwater sources over several months in 2002. With 30 samples taken between late May and early December, the data captures some seasonal variation during this period. However, no perchlorate was detected above the reporting limit in any sampling event, indicating no seasonal spikes exceeding 4.0 µg/L in that timeframe. This does not preclude fluctuations outside these dates or in specific wells.

Separating Plumbing Material and Age Effects from Source Water Perchlorate Levels

Perchlorate is a stable anion typically originating from environmental contamination and is not affected by plumbing materials or pipe age. Therefore, the plumbing system within a home in Hutchinson is unlikely to influence perchlorate concentration. If perchlorate is present, it comes from the water source itself rather than household plumbing. Testing a home's water directly is necessary to know if perchlorate is present at measurable levels there.

Evaluating Treatment Capacity Relative to Household Daily Water Use

When existing water treatment equipment fails, it’s important to ensure replacement capacity matches household demand to manage perchlorate effectively. Residential daily water use can vary widely but generally ranges from 50 to 100 gallons per capita, adjusted for household size. Treatment solutions designed to address perchlorate, such as the Autotrol Perchlorate Filter, ship ready to configure for residential flow rates and volumes. Selecting a system aligned with your household’s water consumption will maintain performance and ensure water quality goals are met.

Interpreting Median and Range of Perchlorate Concentrations as a Homeowner

The Hutchinson system’s perchlorate data from 2002 showed no detections above the reporting level, so the median and range are effectively below 4.0 µg/L. This means perchlorate was not measurable in the sampled groundwater sources during that monitoring period. Homeowners should not assume their water matches the system-wide data since individual well or tap water can vary. The only way to know perchlorate levels in your water is through a certified laboratory test of your specific water supply.

Understanding the Measured Range Against Federal Standards and What it Does Not Indicate

Currently, there is no federal Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) established for perchlorate, so detections or non-detections are not regulatory violations or safety indicators. The UCMR1 monitoring provides occurrence data to inform future evaluations but does not establish enforceable limits. The absence of perchlorate above reporting levels in Hutchinson’s record does not guarantee absence in every household or well; testing is required for site-specific assessment. Treatment devices like the Autotrol Perchlorate Filter can address perchlorate if present, regardless of regional averages.

Summary of the Hutchinson Public Water System Perchlorate Monitoring Record

The Hutchinson, City of (KS2015509) public water system serves over 39,700 people with groundwater sources. Between May and December 2002, EPA-collected data showed no perchlorate detected above the 4.0 µg/L reporting level in 30 samples. This record represents system-wide monitoring rather than individual household water quality. For personalized perchlorate information, a certified test of your water supply is necessary. The data can be reviewed directly at the EPA source to better understand local occurrence and inform treatment decisions.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2002-12-10. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA UCMR1 monitoring (2001-2005) for HUTCHINSON, CITY OF (KS2015509), KS: 30 results across 1 listed contaminants, 0 detections above the reporting level; nothing detected above the method reporting level