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DESOTO, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,645 people · Kansas

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
KS2009102
Violations
16

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

5

Unresolved

3

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

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, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024 – October 21, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: March 13, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: March 13, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: March 13, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 DESOTO, CITY OF

Is DESOTO, CITY OF water safe to drink?

DESOTO, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (64/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has DESOTO, CITY OF detected?

31 contaminants were tested in DESOTO, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does DESOTO, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, DESOTO, CITY OF has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, TT. 5 are health-based violations.

How many people does DESOTO, CITY OF serve?

DESOTO, CITY OF serves approximately 4,645 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Desoto.

What type of water does DESOTO, CITY OF provide?

DESOTO, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2009102.

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

DESOTO, CITY OF scores 64/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Kansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Desoto