Water Quality: Columbus, KS
3 water systems • 4,383 people served
Multiple Health Violations101
Total Violations
5
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
4,383
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Columbus has 5 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Contaminant 1009. In total, 101 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 4,383 people.
Contaminants Found
Contaminant 1009
Water Systems Serving Columbus
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS, CITY OF | KS2002110 | Surface Water | 2,882 | 9 |
| CHEROKEE CO RWD 4 | KS2002102 | Groundwater | 1,500 | 4 |
| PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 19 | KS2002123 | Surface Water | 1 | 88 |
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.
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.