MIAMI CO RWD 2

PWSID: KS2012101 · Paola, KS · Serves 10,311 people

Health Violations

MIAMI CO RWD 2 has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
10,311
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Surface Water

MIAMI CO RWD 2 (PWSID KS2012101) 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 10,311 people in Paola, KS, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kansas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Turbidity, Total Coliform (RTCR). 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)
KS2012101
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Paola, KS
Population Served
10,311
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Turbidity 3 3
Total Coliform (RTCR) 2 2

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes Jan 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Jan 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Jan 1, 2021
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Mar 1, 2016
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Mar 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MIAMI CO RWD 2 water safe to drink?
MIAMI CO RWD 2 has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 MIAMI CO RWD 2 serve?
MIAMI CO RWD 2 serves 10,311 people in Paola, KS. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MIAMI CO RWD 2 have?
MIAMI CO RWD 2 has 5 total violations on record spanning 2016–2021. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MIAMI CO RWD 2 water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Turbidity, Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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