C45/100
CHANUTE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,642 people · Kansas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KS2013307
Violations
16
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 CHANUTE, CITY OF
Is CHANUTE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
CHANUTE, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (45/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 16 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CHANUTE, CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CHANUTE, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CHANUTE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, CHANUTE, CITY OF has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MR, MCL, TT. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does CHANUTE, CITY OF serve?
CHANUTE, CITY OF serves approximately 8,642 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Chanute.
What type of water does CHANUTE, CITY OF provide?
CHANUTE, 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 KS2013307.
How does CHANUTE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
CHANUTE, CITY OF scores 45/100 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.