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SCOTT CITY, CITY OF

PWSID: KS2017101 · Scott City, KS · Serves 3,748 people

Health Violations

SCOTT CITY, CITY OF has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
3,748
Total Violations
8
Health Violations
8
Source Type
Groundwater

SCOTT CITY, CITY OF (PWSID KS2017101) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 3,748 people in Scott City, KS, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kansas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 8 total violations, with 8 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Barium. Recorded violations span 2014–2015.

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)
KS2017101
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Scott City, KS
Population Served
3,748
Health Violations
Yes (8)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Barium 8 8

Violation History (8)

Contaminant Health Date
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2015
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2015
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2015
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2015
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2014
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2014
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2014
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SCOTT CITY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
SCOTT CITY, CITY OF has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does SCOTT CITY, CITY OF serve?
SCOTT CITY, CITY OF serves 3,748 people in Scott City, KS. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SCOTT CITY, CITY OF have?
SCOTT CITY, CITY OF has 8 total violations on record spanning 2014–2015. 8 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SCOTT CITY, CITY OF water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Barium.

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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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