A85/100
NEMAHA CO RWD 3 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,800 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
KS2013110
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.81 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
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 NEMAHA CO RWD 3
Is NEMAHA CO RWD 3 water safe to drink?
NEMAHA CO RWD 3 water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NEMAHA CO RWD 3 detected?
2 contaminants were tested in NEMAHA CO RWD 3's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NEMAHA CO RWD 3 have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEMAHA CO RWD 3 has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does NEMAHA CO RWD 3 serve?
NEMAHA CO RWD 3 serves approximately 2,800 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Seneca.
What type of water does NEMAHA CO RWD 3 provide?
NEMAHA CO RWD 3 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2013110.
How does NEMAHA CO RWD 3 compare to other utilities in Kansas?
NEMAHA CO RWD 3 scores 85/100 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.