BAXTER SPRINGS, CITY OF Water Quality Report
F
Unsafe
Safety Grade
14 violations in the past 5 years, including 16 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- KS2002109
- Population Served
- 3,852
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Kansas
- EPA Region
- 7
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 7 |
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Gross Alpha | ✕ Health-Based | 6 |
| Uranium | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 0300 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 0200 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 2920 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Radium-226 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✕ Health-Based | 11 |
Violation History
2025
5
2024
6
2022
1
2021
2
2020
10
2018
2
2011
1
2008
1
2006
1
2004
1
Total violations on record: 36
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Uranium, Radium-226
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)