B74/100
NESS CITY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,303 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
KS2013503
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.62 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 NESS CITY, CITY OF
Is NESS CITY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
NESS CITY, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (74/100), which is considered good. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NESS CITY, CITY OF detected?
2 contaminants were tested in NESS CITY, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NESS CITY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, NESS CITY, CITY OF has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL, TT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does NESS CITY, CITY OF serve?
NESS CITY, CITY OF serves approximately 1,303 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Ness City.
What type of water does NESS CITY, CITY OF provide?
NESS CITY, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2013503.
How does NESS CITY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
NESS CITY, CITY OF scores 74/100 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.