Water Quality in Pittsburg, KS (66781)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 66781.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 2 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are4 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,183

Population

2

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

Loading map...

Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Pittsburg, City Of

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

Weir, City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 566 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
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
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

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Pittsburg (66781) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Check Another ZIP Code