Water Quality in LAWRENCE, KS (66046)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 66046.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

22 of 22 violations have been resolved. 20 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 2 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 3 Population served: 1,288

Violations Detail (22 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 5, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2023(1)

Lead and Copper Rule

Mar 31Resolved

2022(1)

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

LAWRENCE (66046) has 22 recorded violations, including 20 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.