A94/100
ALTAMONT, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,044 people · Kansas
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
KS2009901
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ALTAMONT, CITY OF
Is ALTAMONT, CITY OF water safe to drink?
ALTAMONT, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ALTAMONT, CITY OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in ALTAMONT, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ALTAMONT, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ALTAMONT, CITY OF has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON, Other.
How many people does ALTAMONT, CITY OF serve?
ALTAMONT, CITY OF serves approximately 1,044 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Altamont.
What type of water does ALTAMONT, CITY OF provide?
ALTAMONT, CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is KS2009901.
How does ALTAMONT, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
ALTAMONT, CITY OF scores 94/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Kansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.