A90/100
POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 7,535 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
KS2014912
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 2005.
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 POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1
Is POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1 water safe to drink?
POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1 water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1 detected?
31 contaminants were tested in POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1 have any EPA violations?
Yes, POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1 has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2005. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1 serve?
POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1 serves approximately 7,535 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Wamego.
What type of water does POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1 provide?
POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2014912.
How does POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1 compare to other utilities in Kansas?
POTTAWATOMIE CO RWD 1 scores 90/100 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.