F0/100
LAKIN, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,166 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
KS2009301
Violations
38
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
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 LAKIN, CITY OF
Is LAKIN, CITY OF water safe to drink?
LAKIN, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 38 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LAKIN, CITY OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in LAKIN, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does LAKIN, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, LAKIN, CITY OF has 38 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, MR, Other. 24 are health-based violations.
How many people does LAKIN, CITY OF serve?
LAKIN, CITY OF serves approximately 2,166 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Lakin.
What type of water does LAKIN, CITY OF provide?
LAKIN, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2009301.
How does LAKIN, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
LAKIN, CITY OF scores 0/100 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.