F0/100
RUSSELL, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,388 people · Kansas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KS2016703
Violations
63
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
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: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
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: December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: April 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: February 13, 2022 – April 5, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 RUSSELL, CITY OF
Is RUSSELL, CITY OF water safe to drink?
RUSSELL, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 63 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has RUSSELL, CITY OF detected?
54 contaminants were tested in RUSSELL, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does RUSSELL, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, RUSSELL, CITY OF has 63 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, TT, Other. 16 are health-based violations.
How many people does RUSSELL, CITY OF serve?
RUSSELL, CITY OF serves approximately 4,388 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Russell.
What type of water does RUSSELL, CITY OF provide?
RUSSELL, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is KS2016703.
How does RUSSELL, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
RUSSELL, CITY OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Kansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.