A81/100
MCPHERSON, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 13,944 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
KS2011309
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.40 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
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 2020.
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 MCPHERSON, CITY OF
Is MCPHERSON, CITY OF water safe to drink?
MCPHERSON, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (81/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 67 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MCPHERSON, CITY OF detected?
67 contaminants were tested in MCPHERSON, 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 MCPHERSON, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MCPHERSON, CITY OF has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR.
How many people does MCPHERSON, CITY OF serve?
MCPHERSON, CITY OF serves approximately 13,944 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Mcpherson.
What type of water does MCPHERSON, CITY OF provide?
MCPHERSON, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2011309.
How does MCPHERSON, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
MCPHERSON, CITY OF scores 81/100 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.