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City of Silex, Missouri, Agrees to Remedy Alleged Safe Drinking Water Act
Violations
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 – 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa,
KS 66219
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations
LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 31, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has reached an agreement with the City of Silex, Missouri, to resolve
alleged violations of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Under an
Administrative Compliance Order filed on Oct. 26, 2023, the city will develop
and submit plans to EPA to address radium contamination in the city’s
drinking water.
“EPA is encouraged that the City of Silex has committed to short- and
long-term plans to protect its citizens,” said David Cozad, director of EPA
Region 7’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division. “EPA is
committed to continue providing technical assistance to the city, and to keep
the public informed on progress to address this problem.”
According to EPA, since 2012, Silex has reported levels of radium in its
drinking water supply that exceed federal standards. Radium is a naturally
occurring radioactive substance found in the subsurface. As it decays, radium
emits low levels of radiation that can lead to an increased risk of cancer
over long-term exposure.
EPA held a Public Meeting in Silex on Oct. 5, 2023. Representatives explained
that although radium may cause health-related issues over time, the levels of
radium in Silex’s drinking water do not pose a significant health risk from
acute or short-term exposure, and Silex residents can continue to drink the
water. However, EPA encouraged members of the Silex community who are
concerned to use alternate drinking water. EPA also indicated that the Silex
drinking water is safe to use for bathing, showering, hand washing, and other
uses involving dermal contact.
Under the terms of the order, Silex will submit and implement a short-term
plan to provide alternate drinking water to residents, while also implementing
a long-term plan to bring the drinking water system into compliance with
federal radium standards.
Learn more about EPA’s enforcement of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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