A94/100
MAIZE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,060 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
KS2017345
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.70 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
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 MAIZE, CITY OF
Is MAIZE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
MAIZE, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. 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 MAIZE, CITY OF detected?
32 contaminants were tested in MAIZE, 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 MAIZE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
No, MAIZE, CITY OF has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does MAIZE, CITY OF serve?
MAIZE, CITY OF serves approximately 6,060 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Maize.
What type of water does MAIZE, CITY OF provide?
MAIZE, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2017345.
How does MAIZE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
MAIZE, CITY OF scores 94/100 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.