B78/100
HESSTON, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,495 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
KS2007902
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.50 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
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 2018.
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 HESSTON, CITY OF
Is HESSTON, CITY OF water safe to drink?
HESSTON, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has HESSTON, CITY OF detected?
32 contaminants were tested in HESSTON, 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 HESSTON, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, HESSTON, CITY OF has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, TT, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does HESSTON, CITY OF serve?
HESSTON, CITY OF serves approximately 3,495 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Hesston.
What type of water does HESSTON, CITY OF provide?
HESSTON, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2007902.
How does HESSTON, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
HESSTON, CITY OF scores 78/100 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.