A85/100
WASHINGTON, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,065 people · Kansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
KS2020101
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.50 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1999.
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 WASHINGTON, CITY OF
Is WASHINGTON, CITY OF water safe to drink?
WASHINGTON, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WASHINGTON, CITY OF detected?
2 contaminants were tested in WASHINGTON, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WASHINGTON, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, WASHINGTON, CITY OF has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1999. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does WASHINGTON, CITY OF serve?
WASHINGTON, CITY OF serves approximately 1,065 people, Kansas. The system provides water to 1 community: Washington.
What type of water does WASHINGTON, CITY OF provide?
WASHINGTON, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KS2020101.
How does WASHINGTON, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Kansas?
WASHINGTON, CITY OF scores 85/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Kansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.