Water Quality: Lancaster, KS
2 water systems • 3,938 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Lancaster is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 3,938 people, and has 30 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Lancaster's violation count is 23% below the national average for Kansas.
Water Systems Serving Lancaster
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATCHISON CO RWD 5C | KS2000511 | Surface Water | 3,690 | 15 |
| LANCASTER, CITY OF | KS2000507 | Surface Water | 248 | 15 |
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.