Water Quality in Newton, KS (66866)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 66866.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 13 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,737

Population

2

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Newton, City Of

Groundwater 18,433 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Peabody, City Of

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 932 people served
14 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Newton (66866) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 73th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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