C53/100
ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 11,929 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
KS2003509
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 540.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2021.
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 ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF
Is ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (53/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 17 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MR, TT, Other. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF serve?
ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF serves approximately 11,929 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Arkansas City.
What type of water does ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF provide?
ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2003509.
How does ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
ARKANSAS CITY, CITY OF scores 53/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Kansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.