C44/100
CLAY CENTER, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,138 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
KS2002701
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.48 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.006 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 CLAY CENTER, CITY OF
Is CLAY CENTER, CITY OF water safe to drink?
CLAY CENTER, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (44/100), 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 CLAY CENTER, CITY OF detected?
32 contaminants were tested in CLAY CENTER, 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 CLAY CENTER, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, CLAY CENTER, CITY OF has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does CLAY CENTER, CITY OF serve?
CLAY CENTER, CITY OF serves approximately 4,138 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Clay Center.
What type of water does CLAY CENTER, CITY OF provide?
CLAY CENTER, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2002701.
How does CLAY CENTER, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
CLAY CENTER, CITY OF scores 44/100 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.