Water Quality: Conway Springs, KS
2 water systems • 2,535 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Conway Springs is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,535 people, and has 102 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 23 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Conway Springs's violation count is 161% above the national average for Kansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Conway Springs
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMNER CO RWD 5 | KS2019101 | Groundwater | 1,429 | 29 |
| CONWAY SPRINGS, CITY OF | KS2019118 | Groundwater | 1,106 | 73 |
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.