F0/100

CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,106 people · Kansas

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
KS2019118
Violations
106

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.60 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 2, 2023 – February 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 27, 2023 – February 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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, 2021 – July 31, 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: August 1, 2021 – July 31, 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 CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF

Is CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF water safe to drink?

CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 106 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF detected?

2 contaminants were tested in CONWAY SPRINGS, 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 CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF has 106 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 61 are health-based violations.

How many people does CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF serve?

CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF serves approximately 1,106 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Conway Springs.

What type of water does CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF provide?

CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2019118.

How does CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?

CONWAY SPRINGS, 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.

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