Water Quality in Pittsburg, KS (66724)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 66724.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are9 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 65% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

935

Population

3

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Pittsburg, City Of

Groundwater 20,738 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cherokee, City Of

Purchased surface water 591 people served
7 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cherokee Co Rwd 5

All resolved
Purchased surface water 480 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Pittsburg (66724) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 65th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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