Water Quality: Emporia, KS
7 water systems • 28,743 people served
Multiple Health Violations59
Total Violations
18
Health-Based Violations
7
Water Systems
28,743
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Emporia has 18 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Contaminant 1011, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 59 violations are on record for 7 water systems serving 28,743 people.
Contaminants Found
Contaminant 1011
Disinfection Byproducts
E. coli
TTHM
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Systems Serving Emporia
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPORIA, CITY OF | KS2011105 | Surface Water | 24,009 | 16 |
| LYON CO RWD 1 | KS2011101 | Surface Water | 1,595 | 10 |
| LYON CO RWD 5 | KS2011107 | Surface Water | 1,310 | 3 |
| LYON CO RWD 2 | KS2011108 | Surface Water | 750 | 3 |
| LYON CO RWD 3 | KS2011113 | Surface Water | 479 | 9 |
| GREENWOOD CO RWD 3 | KS2007309 | Surface Water | 400 | 12 |
| PARK PLACE COMMUNITIES MGT LLC | KS2011109 | Surface Water | 200 | 6 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.