Water Quality: Atchison, KS
4 water systems • 11,964 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Atchison is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 11,964 people, and has 103 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Atchison's violation count is 164% above the national average for Kansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 2920, E. coli, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Atchison
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATCHISON, CITY OF | KS2000506 | Surface Water | 10,694 | 19 |
| ATCHISON CO RWD 6 | KS2000510 | Surface Water | 670 | 29 |
| ATCHISON CO RWD 1 | KS2000503 | Surface Water | 490 | 20 |
| ATCHISON CO RWD 3 | KS2000504 | Surface Water | 110 | 35 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.