B60/100
TONGANOXIE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,702 people · Kansas
Water Source
GUP
County
—
System ID
KS2010306
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.50 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 1, 2022 – June 28, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 29, 2021 – June 28, 2022Rule: 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 TONGANOXIE, CITY OF
Is TONGANOXIE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
TONGANOXIE, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (60/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has TONGANOXIE, CITY OF detected?
32 contaminants were tested in TONGANOXIE, 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 TONGANOXIE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, TONGANOXIE, CITY OF has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does TONGANOXIE, CITY OF serve?
TONGANOXIE, CITY OF serves approximately 5,702 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Tonganoxie.
What type of water does TONGANOXIE, CITY OF provide?
TONGANOXIE, CITY OF sources its water from gup. The utility's system ID is KS2010306.
How does TONGANOXIE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
TONGANOXIE, CITY OF scores 60/100 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.