Water Quality: Topeka, KS
5 water systems • 141,838 people served
Multiple Health Violations134
Total Violations
71
Health-Based Violations
5
Water Systems
141,838
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Topeka has 71 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 134 violations are on record for 5 water systems serving 141,838 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
Disinfection Byproducts
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Systems Serving Topeka
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPEKA, CITY OF | KS2017701 | Surface Water | 125,963 | 8 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 4C | KS2017718 | Surface Water | 12,000 | 1 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | KS2017717 | Surface Water | 2,675 | 42 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C | KS2017713 | Surface Water | 700 | 36 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | KS2117703 | Surface Water | 500 | 47 |
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.