C51/100
GARDEN CITY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 35,126 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
KS2005511
Violations
19
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
strontium | 4510.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
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 GARDEN CITY, CITY OF
Is GARDEN CITY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
GARDEN CITY, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (51/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 19 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has GARDEN CITY, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in GARDEN CITY, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), strontium. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GARDEN CITY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, GARDEN CITY, CITY OF has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does GARDEN CITY, CITY OF serve?
GARDEN CITY, CITY OF serves approximately 35,126 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Garden City.
What type of water does GARDEN CITY, CITY OF provide?
GARDEN CITY, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2005511.
How does GARDEN CITY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
GARDEN CITY, CITY OF scores 51/100 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.