City of Holton

PWSID: KS2008503

No active violations
This system has no unresolved violations. The most recent violation on record was 2015-07-01.

System Details

Population Served3,329
Service Connections1,556
Water SourceSurface Water Purchased
System TypeCommunity Water System
OwnerLocal Government
StatusActive
CityHolton
EPA ZIP on File66436

Areas Served

  • Holton, Jackson County

Lead & Copper Testing

ContaminantLevelEPA Action LevelStatus
Lead (90th percentile)0.0036 mg/L0.015 mg/LBelow Action Level
Lead (90th percentile)0.0029 mg/L0.015 mg/LBelow Action Level
Lead (90th percentile)0.0016 mg/L0.015 mg/LBelow Action Level

Violation History (7 total)

ContaminantViolationDateHealth-BasedStatus
2950MCL
Measured: 0.0900 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L)
2015-07-01YesReturned to Compliance
2950MCL
Measured: 0.0890 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L)
2015-04-01YesReturned to Compliance
2950MCL
Measured: 0.0895 MG/L (limit: 0.0800 MG/L)
2015-01-01YesReturned to Compliance
7000Other2004-07-01Returned to Compliance
7000Other2002-07-01Returned to Compliance
7000Other2001-07-01Returned to Compliance
7000Other2000-07-01Returned to Compliance

Understanding This Water System's Record

City of Holton is a community water system water system that draws from surface water purchased sources and serves a population of 3,329 in Holton, Kansas. This page shows its complete compliance history as reported to the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), the federal database that tracks every public water system in the United States.

What Do These Violations Mean?

Health-based violations mean the system exceeded an EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) or failed to provide required treatment. These indicate potential health risks from contaminants like lead, arsenic, bacteria, nitrates, or disinfection byproducts. Non-health-based violations involve monitoring, reporting, or procedural requirements — the system missed a testing deadline or failed to notify customers, but contaminant levels were not necessarily unsafe.

What Should You Do?

Your water utility is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) that details test results and any violations. If your system has active health-based violations, consider a certified water filter rated for the specific contaminants involved. The contaminant guides on this site explain health risks and filter options for common pollutants. For the most current results, contact your water utility directly — EPA data can lag weeks or months behind real-time testing.