Public water system · KS2015902
ActiveSterling, City of
Community water system in Rice County, Kansas, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,318
Service connections
995
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-09-29 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-04-01 | 02 | 4006 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2004-06-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-03-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-10-01 | 01 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2001-07-01 | 01 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2001-03-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2000-10-01 | 01 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2000-07-01 | 02 | 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1999-10-19 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
Sterling, City of: frequently asked questions
Is Sterling, City of's water safe to drink?
Sterling, 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 Sterling, City of?
Sterling, City of (PWSID KS2015902) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the KS state drinking water program.
How many people does Sterling, City of serve?
Sterling, City of reports serving 2,318 people through 995 service connections in Rice County, Kansas.
Where does Sterling, City of get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Rice County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault | Rice | 23,718 | Community | Groundwater |
| Northfield | Rice | 20,790 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lonsdale | Rice | 3,913 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lyons, City of | Rice | 3,556 | Community | Groundwater |
| Flying J #576 | Rice | 2,500 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Carleton College | Rice | 2,485 | Community | Groundwater |