A87/100
JOHNSON CITY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,343 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
KS2018702
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
strontium | 2030.00 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 2016.
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 JOHNSON CITY, CITY OF
Is JOHNSON CITY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
JOHNSON CITY, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 27 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has JOHNSON CITY, CITY OF detected?
27 contaminants were tested in JOHNSON 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 JOHNSON CITY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, JOHNSON CITY, CITY OF has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does JOHNSON CITY, CITY OF serve?
JOHNSON CITY, CITY OF serves approximately 1,343 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Johnson City.
What type of water does JOHNSON CITY, CITY OF provide?
JOHNSON 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 KS2018702.
How does JOHNSON CITY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
JOHNSON CITY, CITY OF scores 87/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Kansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.