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JUNCTION CITY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 19,167 people · Kansas

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
KS2006108
Violations
35

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

14

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

5

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting Violation

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

When: July 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 20, 2022 – June 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 7, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 7, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: July 1, 2021 – November 7, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 JUNCTION CITY, CITY OF

Is JUNCTION CITY, CITY OF water safe to drink?

JUNCTION CITY, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (9/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 35 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has JUNCTION CITY, CITY OF detected?

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

Does JUNCTION CITY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, JUNCTION CITY, CITY OF has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, MCL, MR. 14 are health-based violations.

How many people does JUNCTION CITY, CITY OF serve?

JUNCTION CITY, CITY OF serves approximately 19,167 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Junction City.

What type of water does JUNCTION CITY, CITY OF provide?

JUNCTION 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 KS2006108.

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

JUNCTION CITY, CITY OF scores 9/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Kansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

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