Water Quality in Great Bend, KS (67526)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 67526.

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

2,621

Population

3

Water Systems

47

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

Loading map...

Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Great Bend, City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 14,580 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ellinwood, City Of

Groundwater 1,989 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sundowner, Inc

1 health-based
Groundwater 220 people served
46 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

24 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

17 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Great Bend (67526) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 47.

Fewer violations 90th 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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Check Another ZIP Code