ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1

PWSID: KS2005309 · Ellsworth, KS · Serves 3,128 people

Health Violations

ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1 has 17 health-based violations out of 17 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
3,128
Total Violations
17
Health Violations
17
Source Type
Surface Water

ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1 (PWSID KS2005309) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 3,128 people in Ellsworth, KS, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kansas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 17 total violations, with 17 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chloroform, Contaminant 1008. Recorded violations span 2016–2021.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Kansas state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
KS2005309
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Ellsworth, KS
Population Served
3,128
Health Violations
Yes (17)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 12 12
Chloroform 3 3
Contaminant 1008 2 2

Violation History (17)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2021
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2021
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Contaminant 1008 Yes Feb 1, 2016
Contaminant 1008 Yes Feb 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1 water safe to drink?
ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1 has 17 health-based violations out of 17 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1 serve?
ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1 serves 3,128 people in Ellsworth, KS. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1 have?
ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1 has 17 total violations on record spanning 2016–2021. 17 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ELLSWORTH CO RWD 1 water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chloroform, Contaminant 1008.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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