WaterQ

Kansas

Water Quality Report

Average Score
78/100
Water Systems
279
Population
2.7M
Violations
237 24 unresolved

Score Distribution

26
A
15
B
3
C
2
D
2
F

Top Contaminant Violations

Contaminant Violations
Copper (90th percentile) 1

Lowest Scoring Water Systems

Shawnee Co Rwd 3C F
KS2017717 Topeka, KS 2,675 served
Unresolved (2)
Junction City, City Of F
KS2006108 Junction City, KS 19,167 served
Unresolved (2)
Butler Co Rwd 2 D
KS2001505 El Dorado, KS 1,534 served
Unresolved (4)
Lyon Co Rwd 1 D
KS2011101 Emporia, KS 1,595 served
Unresolved (2)
Cowley Co Rwd 3 C
KS2003505 Arkansas City, KS 2,500 served

Counties in Kansas

Johnson County
92 systems
52 C
Sedgwick County
2 systems
90 A

Cities in Kansas

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Kansas City
County
98 A
Wichita
County
100 A
Olathe
County
87 B
Topeka
County
66 C
Lawrence
County
91 A
Manhattan
County
100 A
Salina
County
93 A
Leavenworth
County
79 B
Hutchinson
County
86 B
Garden City
County
97 A
Fort Riley
County
100 A
Gardner
County
90 A

Popular City Comparisons in Kansas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is tap water in Kansas safe to drink?

Kansas has an average WaterQ score of 78/100 across 279 public water systems. Safety can vary by city and system, so check your local report for recent violations and contaminants.

How many water systems are in Kansas?

WaterQ currently tracks 279 public water systems in Kansas.

Where can I compare cities in Kansas?

Use the city list below to open detailed reports, or visit the compare tool to benchmark two cities side-by-side on score, grade, and system coverage.

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