Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF
Is BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 41 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF detected?
2 contaminants were tested in BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF has 41 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 19 are health-based violations.
How many people does BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF serve?
BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF serves approximately 1,468 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Belle Plaine.
What type of water does BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF provide?
BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2019115.
How does BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
BELLE PLAINE, CITY OF scores 0/100 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.