Water Quality: Glen Elder, KS
2 water systems • 1,232 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Glen Elder is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,232 people, and has 153 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 63 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Glen Elder's violation count is 292% above the national average for Kansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Arsenic, Contaminant 2920, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, TTHM.
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)
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
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)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Glen Elder
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MITCHELL CO RWD 2 | KS2012304 | Surface Water | 873 | 116 |
| GLEN ELDER, CITY OF | KS2012305 | Groundwater | 359 | 37 |
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.