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BUTLER CO RWD 6 — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,655 people · Kansas

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
KS2001530
Violations
25

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

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: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: 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: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: September 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: September 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 BUTLER CO RWD 6

Is BUTLER CO RWD 6 water safe to drink?

BUTLER CO RWD 6 water receives a grade of C (48/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 25 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BUTLER CO RWD 6 detected?

1 contaminants were tested in BUTLER CO RWD 6's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BUTLER CO RWD 6 have any EPA violations?

Yes, BUTLER CO RWD 6 has 25 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 6 are health-based violations.

How many people does BUTLER CO RWD 6 serve?

BUTLER CO RWD 6 serves approximately 2,655 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: El Dorado.

What type of water does BUTLER CO RWD 6 provide?

BUTLER CO RWD 6 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 KS2001530.

How does BUTLER CO RWD 6 compare to other utilities in Kansas?

BUTLER CO RWD 6 scores 48/100 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.

Cities Served

El Dorado