Water Quality in Independence, KS (67301)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 67301.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 9 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are11 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 68% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
12,953
Population
9
Water Systems
11
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)
Independence, City Of
All resolvedMontgomery Co Rwd 2
All resolvedMontgomery Co Rwd 8
All resolvedMontgomery Co Rwd 1
Woodland View Acres
Montgomery Co Rwd 03
Elk City Reservoir Project Ofc
Elk City Overlook Shelter
Mg Co Ws 1
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Independence (67301) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
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.