TapSafetyReport
B70/100

MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,092 people · Kansas

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
KS2012506
Violations
26

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

3

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.

When: July 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
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: June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 25, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 25, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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, 2022 – June 14, 2022Rule: Stage 1 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 MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6

Is MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 water safe to drink?

MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 water receives a grade of B (70/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 detected?

1 contaminants were tested in MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 have any EPA violations?

Yes, MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 has 26 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, MR, MON. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 serve?

MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 serves approximately 1,092 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Independence.

What type of water does MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 provide?

MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is KS2012506.

How does MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 compare to other utilities in Kansas?

MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 scores 70/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Kansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Independence