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WaterSafety

Topeka, City Of

Topeka, Kansas · PWSID: KS2017701

D
Water Safety Score
64/100
125,963
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
1
Health Violations
1
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)0.061 mg/l60 mg/lExceeds LimitJan 1, 2018

Violation History

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Health-BasedJan 1, 2018 - Apr 4, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 303
Contaminant 0200
Treatment TechniqueAug 1, 2021 - Oct 13, 2021
Resolved
Enforcement: 312
Contaminant 0200
Treatment TechniqueAug 1, 2021 - Oct 13, 2021
Resolved
Enforcement: 312
Contaminant 0200
Treatment TechniqueMar 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
Open
Enforcement: 311
Contaminant 0200
Treatment TechniqueMar 1, 2022 - May 3, 2022
Resolved
Enforcement: 311
Contaminant 0200
Treatment TechniqueMar 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
Open
Enforcement: 311

Frequently Asked Questions

Topeka, City Of has a Water Safety Score of D (64/100). The system serves 125,963 people and has 1 health violation on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Topeka, City Of has 1 contaminant exceedance 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.