A91/100
MANHATTAN, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 54,763 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
KS2016112
Violations
2
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 1994.
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 MANHATTAN, CITY OF
Is MANHATTAN, CITY OF water safe to drink?
MANHATTAN, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (91/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MANHATTAN, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in MANHATTAN, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MANHATTAN, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MANHATTAN, CITY OF has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1994. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does MANHATTAN, CITY OF serve?
MANHATTAN, CITY OF serves approximately 54,763 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Manhattan.
What type of water does MANHATTAN, CITY OF provide?
MANHATTAN, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2016112.
How does MANHATTAN, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
MANHATTAN, CITY OF scores 91/100 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.