C56/100
WAMEGO, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,860 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
KS2014908
Violations
32
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.40 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 WAMEGO, CITY OF
Is WAMEGO, CITY OF water safe to drink?
WAMEGO, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (56/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 32 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WAMEGO, CITY OF detected?
39 contaminants were tested in WAMEGO, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WAMEGO, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, WAMEGO, CITY OF has 32 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does WAMEGO, CITY OF serve?
WAMEGO, CITY OF serves approximately 4,860 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Wamego.
What type of water does WAMEGO, CITY OF provide?
WAMEGO, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2014908.
How does WAMEGO, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
WAMEGO, CITY OF scores 56/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Kansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.