Fredonia Water Quality

Kansas

Health Violations

The tap water in Fredonia, Kansas is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 4,687 people. 52 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1006 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

8
Water Systems
4,687
Population Served
52
Total Violations
52
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Fredonia, Kansas is delivered through 8 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 4,687 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Fredonia shows 52 total violations across all 8 systems, of which 52 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 1006, 2950, 0300, 0100, 2456. 2 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Kansas drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
FREDONIA, CITY OF 2,111 1 Health
WILSON CO RWD 11 836 10 Health
WILSON CO RWD 7 585 14 Health
MONTGOMERY CO RWD 9 430 0 Clean
WILSON CO RWD 1 307 10 Health
WILSON CO RWD 13 223 5 Health
WILSON CO RWD 2 194 4 Health
PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 23 1 8 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
1006 2022-10-01
1006 2022-10-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2020-04-01
2950 2020-01-01
2950 2019-10-01
2950 2019-10-01
1006 2019-07-01
2950 2018-07-01
2950 2018-04-01
0300 2018-01-01
0300 2018-01-01
2950 2018-01-01
0100 2018-01-01
2456 2018-01-01
2456 2018-01-01
2456 2018-01-01
2950 2018-01-01
2456 2018-01-01
2456 2018-01-01
2950 2018-01-01
2950 2018-01-01
2950 2018-01-01
2950 2018-01-01
2456 2017-10-01
2456 2017-10-01
2950 2017-10-01
2456 2017-10-01
2456 2017-10-01
2950 2017-10-01
2950 2017-10-01
2456 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2456 2017-07-01
2456 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2456 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
0300 2017-01-01
0300 2017-01-01
0300 2016-12-01
0300 2016-12-01
2950 2016-07-01
2950 2016-07-01
2950 2015-04-01
2950 2015-04-01

TRI Facilities in Fredonia

Facility Total Releases
Systech Environmental Corp 1.0M lbs
Rk Steel 54.7K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredonia, Kansas water safe to drink?
Fredonia is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 4,687 people. 52 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Fredonia have?
Fredonia water systems have a total of 52 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 52 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Fredonia water?
Health-based violations for Fredonia water systems include the following contaminants: 1006, 2950, 0300, 0100, 2456. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Fredonia?
8 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Fredonia, Kansas, collectively covering approximately 4,687 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Fredonia get its drinking water?
Fredonia's water supply comes from 8 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Fredonia?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Fredonia, Kansas, reporting a combined 1.1M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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