Ellsworth County Water Quality
Ellsworth County, Kansas
Water Grade
F
Water Score
15.6
Violations
15
State Rank
#73
of 105 (1 = best)
EPA SDWIS Compliance
Drinking Water Quality
Water Quality Grade
F
Based on EPA compliance history and violation data
Water Score
15.6/100
Higher = better quality
Health Violations
15
Health-based violations
Violation Rate
188.5%
Systems with violations
Water Advisory: Ellsworth County
Water Verdict
Ellsworth County receives a poor water quality assessment with a grade of F and a score of 15.6 out of 100. The water supply has documented quality issues. Residents are strongly encouraged to use filtered or bottled water for drinking and to stay informed about utility improvement plans.
Violation Context
Ellsworth County has recorded 15 health-based violations, indicating multiple instances where federal contaminant limits or treatment requirements were not met. At 188.5 violations per 1,000 residents, this rate is high and signals significant water quality management issues.
Consumer Guidance
Residents of Ellsworth County are advised to use filtered or bottled water for drinking and cooking until water quality improves. A reverse-osmosis or activated-carbon filter certified to remove the contaminants listed in the utility's Consumer Confidence Report is recommended. With 15 recorded health violations, staying informed about utility communications and boil-water notices is especially important. For long-term peace of mind, request your utility's latest Consumer Confidence Report and consider independent water testing if you have specific health concerns.
Regional Context
Ellsworth County has poorer water quality than the average county in Kansas. Its water score is 27 points lower than the state average, suggesting more challenges with contamination control or infrastructure than neighboring counties.
Live USGS Streamgage
River & Stream Conditions
Current Discharge
17.3cfs
May 14, 6:30 PM UTC
vs Long-Term Average
7%
Well below typicalPrimary Streamgage
SMOKY HILL R NR LANGLEY, KS
- USGS site
- 06865500
- Drainage area
- 7,857 sq mi
- Long-term mean
- 268 cfs
One representative streamgage (the one with the largest drainage area in the county). Many counties have multiple gauges — this view summarizes the primary one. The long-term mean is the full-record annual average; "% of typical" compares the latest reading against that average.
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Data Sources
Drinking-water compliance data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) via the ECHO enforcement database. Scores reflect compliance history and health-based violation counts.
Live streamflow from the USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — continuous discharge measurements from the largest-drainage gauge in each county, compared against the full-record long-term annual mean.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not health, legal, or professional advice. For concerns about your specific water supply, contact your local water utility.