F0/100
COLUMBUS, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,882 people · Kansas
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
KS2002110
Violations
45
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 31, 2022 – July 2, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 COLUMBUS, CITY OF
Is COLUMBUS, CITY OF water safe to drink?
COLUMBUS, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 45 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has COLUMBUS, CITY OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in COLUMBUS, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does COLUMBUS, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, COLUMBUS, CITY OF has 45 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 27 are health-based violations.
How many people does COLUMBUS, CITY OF serve?
COLUMBUS, CITY OF serves approximately 2,882 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Columbus.
What type of water does COLUMBUS, CITY OF provide?
COLUMBUS, CITY OF 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 KS2002110.
How does COLUMBUS, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
COLUMBUS, 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.