Water Quality in GARDEN CITY, KS (67846)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 67846.

285

Total Violations

12

Health-Based

273

Monitoring / Reporting

245

Resolved

What does this mean?

245 of 285 violations have been resolved. 12 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 273 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 74 Population served: 44,356

Violations Detail (285 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AJul 1, 2025ActiveN/A
NitrateMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(26)

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Active

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

2024(73)

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Active

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 17Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 17Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

Nitrate

03

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

05

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

05

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

GARDEN CITY (67846) has 285 recorded violations, including 12 health-based. 40 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

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

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.

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