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SUMNER CO RWD 4 — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,157 people · Kansas

Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
KS2019103
Violations
20

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

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: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 SUMNER CO RWD 4

Is SUMNER CO RWD 4 water safe to drink?

SUMNER CO RWD 4 water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has SUMNER CO RWD 4 detected?

1 contaminants were tested in SUMNER CO RWD 4's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SUMNER CO RWD 4 have any EPA violations?

Yes, SUMNER CO RWD 4 has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does SUMNER CO RWD 4 serve?

SUMNER CO RWD 4 serves approximately 1,157 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Arkansas City.

What type of water does SUMNER CO RWD 4 provide?

SUMNER CO RWD 4 sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2019103.

How does SUMNER CO RWD 4 compare to other utilities in Kansas?

SUMNER CO RWD 4 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.

Cities Served

Arkansas City