B73/100
HUMBOLDT, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,836 people · Kansas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KS2000111
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 HUMBOLDT, CITY OF
Is HUMBOLDT, CITY OF water safe to drink?
HUMBOLDT, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has HUMBOLDT, CITY OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in HUMBOLDT, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HUMBOLDT, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, HUMBOLDT, CITY OF has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, MCL, TT. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does HUMBOLDT, CITY OF serve?
HUMBOLDT, CITY OF serves approximately 1,836 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Humboldt.
What type of water does HUMBOLDT, CITY OF provide?
HUMBOLDT, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is KS2000111.
How does HUMBOLDT, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
HUMBOLDT, CITY OF scores 73/100 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.