Public water system · KS2011105
ActiveEmporia, City of
Community water system in Lyon County, Kansas, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
24,009
Service connections
9,099
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-01 | Required treatment not metMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 44 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-11-01 | Required treatment not metSingle Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 43 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-02-01 | Required treatment not metMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 44 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-02-01 | Required treatment not metSingle Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 43 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2018-08-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Source Water (LT2) · code 32 | Cryptosporidiumcode 3015 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-03-01 | Required treatment not metSingle Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 43 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Bromatecode 1011 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Source Water (LT2) · code 32 | Cryptosporidiumcode 3015 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-02-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Source Water (LT2) · code 32 | Cryptosporidiumcode 3015 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-10-02 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Source Water (LT2) · code 32 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | No | Resolved |
| 1999-10-19 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 1995-05-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Emporia, City of: frequently asked questions
Is Emporia, City of's water safe to drink?
Emporia, City of is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the KS state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Emporia, City of?
Emporia, City of (PWSID KS2011105) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the KS state drinking water program.
How many people does Emporia, City of serve?
Emporia, City of reports serving 24,009 people through 9,099 service connections in Lyon County, Kansas.
Where does Emporia, City of get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Lyon County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Co Rwd 1 | Lyon | 1,595 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lyon Co Rwd 5 | Lyon | 1,310 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lyon Co Rwd 4 | Lyon | 980 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lyon Co Rwd 2 | Lyon | 750 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Olpe, City of | Lyon | 513 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lyon Co Rwd 3 | Lyon | 479 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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