City of Chautauqua
EPA ID: KS2001907 · 110 people served · 1 ZIP code
In the current EPA monitoring period, City of Chautauqua has 5 violations still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 110 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Chautauqua Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Chautauqua's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Chautauqua County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Chautauqua compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
City of Chautauqua, (EPA ID: KS2001907) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 110 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 67334 in Chautauqua.
Average Home Safety Score: C (69/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 2, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 20, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67334 | 0.0039 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 67334 — Chautauqua
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Chautauqua (KS2001907) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Chautauqua water safe to drink?
City of Chautauqua has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does City of Chautauqua serve?
City of Chautauqua serves approximately 110 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.
Where does City of Chautauqua get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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