Tap Water Quality in Wichita, KS
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Wichita Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~395,000 | Source: Cheney Reservoir and Equus Beds Aquifer
Wichita uses a dual supply of Cheney Reservoir surface water and groundwater from the Equus Beds Aquifer. The city has pioneered aquifer storage and recovery, injecting treated river water underground during wet periods for use during droughts. Agricultural herbicides, particularly atrazine, are the primary treatment challenge.
Common water quality concerns in Wichita
Atrazine
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Naturally occurring minerals
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Nitrates
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What's in your Wichita water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Wichita water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Wichita, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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