B73/100
SENECA, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,130 people · Kansas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KS2013102
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.00 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2003.
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 SENECA, CITY OF
Is SENECA, CITY OF water safe to drink?
SENECA, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. 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 SENECA, CITY OF detected?
2 contaminants were tested in SENECA, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SENECA, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, SENECA, CITY OF has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2003. Violation types include TT, Other, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does SENECA, CITY OF serve?
SENECA, CITY OF serves approximately 2,130 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Seneca.
What type of water does SENECA, CITY OF provide?
SENECA, 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 KS2013102.
How does SENECA, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
SENECA, CITY OF scores 73/100 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.