SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C

PWSID: KS2017713 · Topeka, KS · Serves 700 people

Health Violations

SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C 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
700
Total Violations
8
Health Violations
8
Source Type
Surface Water

SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C (PWSID KS2017713) 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 700 people in Topeka, 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). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2011–2019.

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)
KS2017713
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Topeka, KS
Population Served
700
Health Violations
Yes (8)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 6 6
Combined Radium 226/228 2 2

Violation History (8)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Aug 4, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 4, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 4, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 4, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 4, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 4, 2019
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Apr 2, 2013
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Sep 17, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C water safe to drink?
SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C 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 surface water water as its source.
How many people does SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C serve?
SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C serves 700 people in Topeka, KS. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C have?
SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C has 8 total violations on record spanning 2011–2019. 8 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, Combined Radium 226/228.

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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