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COWLEY CO RWD 3 — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,500 people · Kansas

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
KS2003505
Violations
29

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.80 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

6

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: January 1, 2024 – February 20, 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: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 19, 2022 – March 13, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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, 2021 – August 24, 2022Rule: Ground Water 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: July 1, 2021 – August 17, 2021Rule: 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: July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform 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 COWLEY CO RWD 3

Is COWLEY CO RWD 3 water safe to drink?

COWLEY CO RWD 3 water receives a grade of C (55/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 29 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has COWLEY CO RWD 3 detected?

2 contaminants were tested in COWLEY CO RWD 3's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does COWLEY CO RWD 3 have any EPA violations?

Yes, COWLEY CO RWD 3 has 29 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does COWLEY CO RWD 3 serve?

COWLEY CO RWD 3 serves approximately 2,500 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Arkansas City.

What type of water does COWLEY CO RWD 3 provide?

COWLEY CO RWD 3 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2003505.

How does COWLEY CO RWD 3 compare to other utilities in Kansas?

COWLEY CO RWD 3 scores 55/100 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

Arkansas City