F13/100
AUGUSTA, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,267 people · Kansas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KS2001503
Violations
40
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.008 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2008.
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 AUGUSTA, CITY OF
Is AUGUSTA, CITY OF water safe to drink?
AUGUSTA, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (13/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 40 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has AUGUSTA, CITY OF detected?
51 contaminants were tested in AUGUSTA, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does AUGUSTA, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, AUGUSTA, CITY OF has 40 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2008. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 11 are health-based violations.
How many people does AUGUSTA, CITY OF serve?
AUGUSTA, CITY OF serves approximately 9,267 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Augusta.
What type of water does AUGUSTA, CITY OF provide?
AUGUSTA, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is KS2001503.
How does AUGUSTA, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
AUGUSTA, CITY OF scores 13/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Kansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.