Water Quality in Galena, KS (66739)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 66739.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are22 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 80% of US ZIP codes.

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

5,025

Population

3

Water Systems

22

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Galena, City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 2,743 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hyz Inc Hai Ying

Groundwater 25 people served
19 violations (5yr)

Casey'S #4256

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

15 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Galena (66739) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 80th 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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