Water Quality: Wellsville, KS
1 water system • 1,933 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Wellsville is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 1,933 people, and has 10 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Wellsville's violation count is 74% below the national average for Kansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Bromate, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Probable human carcinogen that increases the risk of kidney and thyroid cancers.
Common source: Ozonation of bromide-containing water; used as flour improver
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
Water Systems Serving Wellsville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLSVILLE, CITY OF | KS2005916 | Surface Water | 1,933 | 10 |
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.