Water Quality in Wichita, KS (67026)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 67026.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are14 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

5,692

Population

3

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Wichita, City Of

Surface water 395,699 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.42 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Clearwater, City Of

Groundwater 2,626 people served
14 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1500 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Pizza Villa

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1500 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Wichita (67026) 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, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 73th 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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