RUSSELL, CITY OF

PWSID: KS2016703 · Russell, KS · Serves 4,388 people

Health Violations

RUSSELL, CITY OF has 11 health-based violations out of 11 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,388
Total Violations
11
Health Violations
11
Source Type
Surface Water

RUSSELL, CITY OF (PWSID KS2016703) 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 4,388 people in Russell, KS, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kansas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 11 total violations, with 11 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity, Contaminant 1008. Recorded violations span 2016–2022.

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)
KS2016703
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Russell, KS
Population Served
4,388
Health Violations
Yes (11)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 5 5
Turbidity 4 4
Contaminant 1008 2 2

Violation History (11)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes Apr 1, 2022
Turbidity Yes Apr 1, 2022
Turbidity Yes Apr 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2019
Contaminant 1008 Yes Apr 1, 2018
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2017
Contaminant 1008 Yes Aug 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RUSSELL, CITY OF water safe to drink?
RUSSELL, CITY OF has 11 health-based violations out of 11 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 RUSSELL, CITY OF serve?
RUSSELL, CITY OF serves 4,388 people in Russell, KS. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does RUSSELL, CITY OF have?
RUSSELL, CITY OF has 11 total violations on record spanning 2016–2022. 11 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in RUSSELL, CITY OF water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity, 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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