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WaterSafety

Wichita, City Of

Wichita, Kansas · PWSID: KS2017308

A
Water Safety Score
93/100
395,699
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
0
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Total Coliform (TCR)2.5 % positive5 % positiveWithin LimitJul 1, 2016

Violation History

Total Coliform (TCR)
MonitoringJul 1, 2016 - Jul 27, 2016
Resolved
Enforcement: 512

Frequently Asked Questions

Wichita, City Of has a Water Safety Score of A (93/100). The system serves 395,699 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Wichita, City Of has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.