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Official Status: March 2026

Is Garden City tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
A

Mostly yes — Garden City scores 97/100.

Safety Score
97
out of 100

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Garden City

Kansas

View Kansas state report Data updated: Mar 2026

Is Garden City tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Garden City scores 97/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 3 local systems in Garden City. We found 105 total violations (2 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

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0mm Precipitation

☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Garden City.

Water Quality Impact

✅ Minimal Impact Localized weather conditions may influence test result variability.

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Garden City?

Requirement Status
Optional
🟢
💡

Expert Advice

Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.

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Baby Formula Safety

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Homebuyer's Perspective

For those looking to relocate to Garden City, water quality is a key factor in long-term property maintenance. The high safety score (97/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Compliance Record for Garden City

105
Violations (5yr)
2
Unresolved
1
Contaminants Tracked
0
Exceeding EPA Limit

Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Garden City.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garden City tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Garden City scores 97/100.

How many water systems serve Garden City?

Garden City is served by 3 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Garden City?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Garden City.

What is the water quality score for Garden City?

The water quality score for Garden City is 97 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 3 systems serving the city.

What are the top contaminants in Garden City?

The top contaminants detected in Garden City include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
97/100
Grade
A
Water Systems
3
Population
37,881

Garden City Water Quality Summary

Garden City, KS receives a water quality score of 97/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 3 public water systems serving the area.

Garden City's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.

Garden City's score of 97 is 19 points above the Kansas state average of 78, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Kansas water quality rankings report →

Key Contaminants

Lead (90th percentile)
0.0037 / 0.015 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 0.015 mg/L

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Water Systems Serving Garden City (3)

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