Water Quality in COLUMBUS, KS (66725)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 66725.
33
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
29
Monitoring / Reporting
31
Resolved
What does this mean?
31 of 33 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 29 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 (33 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 1, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(7)
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4H
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
2023(3)
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
How Does This Compare?
COLUMBUS (66725) has 33 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. 2 remain 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.
Reverse Osmosis System
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