Water Quality: Mound Valley, KS
3 water systems • 1,860 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Mound Valley is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,860 people, and has 35 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Mound Valley's violation count is 10% below the national average for Kansas. Contaminants associated with violations include 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 Valley
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTGOMERY CO RWD 6 | KS2012506 | Surface Water | 1,092 | 26 |
| LABETTE CO RWD 3 | KS2009917 | Surface Water | 420 | 4 |
| MOUND VALLEY, CITY OF | KS2009910 | Surface Water | 348 | 5 |
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.