Water Quality in WATERVILLE, KS (66548)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 66548.
14
Total Violations
10
Health-Based
4
Monitoring / Reporting
13
Resolved
What does this mean?
13 of 14 violations have been resolved. 10 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 4 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.
Violations Detail (14 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 1, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 11 | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 11 | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 11 | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 11 | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 11 | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 12 | Mar 31, 2021 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
Violation Timeline
2025(1)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4H
2024(3)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
How Does This Compare?
WATERVILLE (66548) has 14 recorded violations, including 10 health-based. 1 remains unresolved. 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.
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