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Great Bend, Kansas Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 5 water systems serving 16,124 people.

10
Very Poor
out of 100

Water Source

5
Water Systems
16K
People Served
Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
6:2 FTS0.010 No federal limitNo federal limit
lithium41.5 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
415%
Above guideline
PFBA0.025 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFBS0.011 No federal limit2000.0 ug/L(EPA Health Advisory)
0%
Below guideline
PFHpA0.013 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFHxA0.069 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFHxS0.060 0.010 ug/L0.001 ug/L(EWG)
600%
Above limit
PFOA0.005 0.004 ug/L0.090 ug/L(EWG)
130%
Above limit
PFOS0.011 0.004 ug/L0.300 ug/L(EWG)
275%
Above limit
PFPeA0.110 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFPeS0.018 No federal limitNo federal limit

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (11)

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

52

Oct 1, 2024

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2024

moderate

72

Oct 2, 2022

minor

72

Oct 2, 2022

minor

71

Jul 1, 2006

minor

71

Jul 1, 2006

minor

71

Jul 1, 2006

minor

71

Jul 1, 2006

minor

71

Jul 1, 2006

minor

Resolved Violations (489)

3A

Feb 1, 2025 — Feb 28, 2025

minor

3A

Feb 1, 2025 — Feb 28, 2025

minor

27

Feb 1, 2025 — Feb 28, 2025

moderate

27

Feb 1, 2025 — Feb 28, 2025

moderate

27

Feb 1, 2025 — Feb 28, 2025

moderate

+ 484 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Great Bend tap water safe to drink?

Great Bend's water has 3 contaminants detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Great Bend tap water?

11 contaminants have been detected in Great Bend's water supply across 5 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Great Bend?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Great Bend's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Great Bend have any water quality violations?

Yes, Great Bend currently has 74 active violations. See the violations section above for details.