Public water system · KS2003903
ActiveOberlin, City of
Community water system in Decatur County, Kansas, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,639
Service connections
970
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | 4H | 5200 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2023-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-04-01 | 02 | 4006 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-04-01 | 02 | 1005 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-01-24 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-01-24 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | 02 | 1005 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | 02 | 4006 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-10-01 | 02 | 1005 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-10-01 | 02 | 4006 | Yes | Resolved |
Oberlin, City of: frequently asked questions
Is Oberlin, City of's water safe to drink?
Oberlin, City of is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the KS state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Oberlin, City of?
Oberlin, City of (PWSID KS2003903) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the KS state drinking water program.
How many people does Oberlin, City of serve?
Oberlin, City of reports serving 1,639 people through 970 service connections in Decatur County, Kansas.
Where does Oberlin, City of get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Decatur County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun) | Decatur | 33,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Bainbridge | Decatur | 15,125 | Community | Groundwater |
| Greensburg Municipal Water Works | Decatur | 12,650 | Community | Surface water |
| Parsons Water Department | Decatur | 4,303 | Community | Surface water |
| North U.Dep. of Decatur/Benton Co | Decatur | 3,818 | Community | Surface water |
| Decatur Co. Water Corp. | Decatur | 3,440 | Community | Purchased surface water |