F0/100
MARION, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,902 people · Kansas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KS2011507
Violations
54
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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: July 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 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, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 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, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: 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 MARION, CITY OF
Is MARION, CITY OF water safe to drink?
MARION, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 54 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MARION, CITY OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in MARION, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MARION, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MARION, CITY OF has 54 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 37 are health-based violations.
How many people does MARION, CITY OF serve?
MARION, CITY OF serves approximately 1,902 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Marion.
What type of water does MARION, CITY OF provide?
MARION, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is KS2011507.
How does MARION, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
MARION, 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.