Public water system · KS2014503
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At a glance
Larned State Hospital (PWSID KS2014503) is an active community water system in Pawnee County, Kansas. It reports serving 1,900 people through 42 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a state government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 2 are health-based, and the most recent began in July 2025.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,900
Service connections
42
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Larned State Hospital compare with other water systems in Pawnee County?
By EPA's size categories, Larned State Hospital is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Pawnee County has 6 active public water systems, and Larned State Hospital is the 2nd-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about twice the county average of 981 people per system, and accounts for 32% of the 5,887 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Kansas, the 1,041 active systems average 2,800 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Larned State Hospital is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Kansas has 863 active community water systems, 83% of the state's 1,041 active systems. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 90 Kansas systems (8.6%) list purchased groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Larned State Hospital?
EPA lists Larned State Hospital as owned by a state government. The KS state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 1 of the 6 active systems in Pawnee County (17%) are also owned by a state government.
Does Larned State Hospital have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 2 are health-based, and the most recent began in July 2025. The violations listed here began between October 2003 and July 2025. By type: 5 monitoring and reporting, 4 public notice, recordkeeping or other, 2 contaminant level above the legal limit and 1 reporting. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (3 of them). EPA lists 11 as resolved and 1 as unaddressed. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed. Unaddressed means the violation is not resolved or archived and is not yet covered by formal enforcement.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | ReportingNotification, Known or Potential LSL · code 4H | Lead and Copper Rule Revisionscode 5200 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2019-12-30 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-09-29 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherFailure to Consult with State · code 20 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-12-30 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-01-31 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-01-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-12-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-11-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-04-02 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine (IDSE) · code 30 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rulecode 0600 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample · code 01 | Nitratecode 1040 | 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.
Larned State Hospital: frequently asked questions
Who runs Larned State Hospital?
Larned State Hospital (PWSID KS2014503) is a community water system owned by a state government. It is regulated by the KS state drinking water program.
How many people does Larned State Hospital serve?
Larned State Hospital reports serving 1,900 people through 42 service connections in Pawnee County, Kansas.
Where does Larned State Hospital get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Larned State Hospital have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 2 are health-based, and the most recent began in July 2025. 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.
Is Larned State Hospital's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 2 are health-based, and the most recent began in July 2025. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the KS state drinking water program.
Where can I find Larned State Hospital's water quality report?
As a community water system, Larned State Hospital must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Pawnee County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larned, City of | Pawnee | 3,621 | Community | Groundwater |
| Burdett, City of | Pawnee | 218 | Community | Groundwater |
| Rozel, City of | Pawnee | 98 | Community | Groundwater |
| Fort Larned National Historic Site | Pawnee | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Fort Larned Picnic Area | Pawnee | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Larned State Hospital, PWSID KS2014503, Kansas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/kansas/larned-state-hospital-ks2014503 (data as of October 1, 2026).