Water Quality: Burr Oak, KS
1 water system • 142 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Burr Oak is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 142 people, and has 26 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 11 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Burr Oak's violation count is 33% below the national average for Kansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Arsenic, Haloacetic Acids.
Contaminants Found
Long-term exposure increases risk of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, as well as cardiovascular and neurological effects.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, agricultural pesticides, industrial waste
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Linked to increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Burr Oak
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURR OAK, CITY OF | KS2008906 | Groundwater | 142 | 26 |
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.