Water Quality: Mound City, KS
3 water systems • 2,639 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Mound City is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,639 people, and has 42 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Mound City's violation count is 8% above the national average for Kansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 2920, Disinfection Byproducts.
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
Water Systems Serving Mound City
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINN CO RWD 2 | KS2010707 | Surface Water | 1,960 | 9 |
| MOUND CITY, CITY OF | KS2010709 | Surface Water | 678 | 29 |
| PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 13 | KS2010711 | Surface Water | 1 | 4 |
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.