Topeka Water Quality
Kansas
According to EPA SDWIS, Topeka, Kansas is served by 5 community water systems covering about 141,838 people. The same extract lists 77 health-based violation records, most recently coded 2456 in 2025. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.
Drinking water in Topeka, Kansas is delivered through 5 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 141,838 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.
PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 77 violation records across the 5 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 3 distinct EPA contaminant codes: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Groundwater Rule. 13 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOPEKA, CITY OF | 125,963 | 1 | Health |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 4C | 12,000 | 0 | Clean |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | 2,675 | 36 | Health |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C | 700 | 8 | Health |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | 500 | 32 | Health |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.
| Water system | Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-04-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-04-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-04-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-01-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-01-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-01-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-01-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2025-01-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-10-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-10-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-10-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-10-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-10-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-10-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-10-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-07-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-07-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-07-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-07-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-07-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-07-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-07-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-04-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-04-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-04-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-04-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 3C | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-04-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-04-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-04-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-04-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-01-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-01-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-01-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2024-01-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2020-07-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2020-04-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2020-01-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Lead and Copper Rule | 2020-01-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Lead and Copper Rule | 2020-01-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2019-10-01 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C | Groundwater Rule | 2019-08-04 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C | Groundwater Rule | 2019-08-04 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C | Groundwater Rule | 2019-08-04 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C | Groundwater Rule | 2019-08-04 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C | Groundwater Rule | 2019-08-04 |
| SHAWNEE CO RWD 2C | Groundwater Rule | 2019-08-04 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2019-07-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2019-04-01 |
| METRO TOPEKA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2019-01-01 |
| TOPEKA, CITY OF | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2018-01-01 |
What are Topeka's health-based records for?
Topeka's health-based violation records carry 3 distinct EPA codes: some name a substance, others the drinking-water rule that was breached. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.
| Contaminant | Records | Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 67 | 3 |
| Groundwater Rule | 6 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 4 | 2 |
TRI Facilities in Topeka
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co | 473.1K lbs |
| Industrial Chrome Inc DBA Ici Manufacturing | 152.9K lbs |
| American Phoenix Inc. - Topeka Ks | 19.3K lbs |
| Frito Lay Inc | 15.1K lbs |
| Mars Wrigley | 4.9K lbs |
| Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc | 801 lbs |
| Oldcastle Precast Inc | 683 lbs |
| US Dod Usaf Ksang 190ARW Forbes Field | 85 lbs |
| Kansas Sand & Concrete Inc | 17 lbs |
| Concrete Supply of Topeka | 15 lbs |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Topeka, Kansas? ▼
How many water violations does Topeka have in this EPA extract? ▼
What contaminants were found in Topeka water? ▼
How many water systems serve Topeka? ▼
Where does Topeka get its drinking water? ▼
Are there pollution sources near Topeka? ▼
How does Topeka compare in Kansas?
Of the 552 Kansas places with at least one community water system on file, Topeka ranks #14 by number of systems (5).
Either side of it: Ozawkie (5), Sedan (5), Winfield (5), Abilene (4)
About This Data
Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 5 community water systems whose service area lists Topeka, ranked against the 552 Kansas places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.
A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.
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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.