SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C

PWSID: KS2017717 · Topeka, KS · Serves 2,675 people

Health Violations

SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C has 31 health-based violations out of 31 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,675
Total Violations
31
Health Violations
31
Source Type
Surface Water

SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C (PWSID KS2017717) 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 2,675 people in Topeka, KS, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kansas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 31 total violations, with 31 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2013–2025.

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)
KS2017717
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Topeka, KS
Population Served
2,675
Health Violations
Yes (31)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 31 31

Violation History (31)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2014
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2014
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2014
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2014
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2013
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2013
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2013
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C water safe to drink?
SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C has 31 health-based violations out of 31 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 3C serve?
SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C serves 2,675 people in Topeka, KS. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C have?
SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C has 31 total violations on record spanning 2013–2025. 31 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

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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