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Graham County Water Report

Drinking-water compliance, watershed health, monitoring records, and river conditions for Graham County, Kansas.

Water grade

F

Water score

13.0

State rank

#80

of 105

Health violations

4

EPA SDWIS, 5-year lookback

Watershed impaired

Not reported

EPA ATTAINS coverage varies by state

Monitoring sites

N/A

EPA Water Quality Portal

Live streamflow

No gauge

Primary USGS station not mapped

Water at a glance

Key Water Indicators for Graham County

EPA SDWIS

Safety Grade

F

Score: 13.0 / 100

EPA SDWIS

Active Violations

4

5-year health-based lookback

EPA ATTAINS

Watershed Health

Not reported

Coverage varies by state

USGS NWIS

Streamflow Snapshot

No gauge

Primary USGS gauge not mapped

EPA WQP

Monitoring Sites

N/A

Rolling 5-year window

Source: EPA SDWIS · Safe Drinking Water Information System

Drinking Water Compliance

Compliance grade

F

Based on EPA SDWIS compliance history.

Water score

Higher scores indicate cleaner recent compliance records.

13.0/100

Health violations

4

Health-based violations

Violations per 100K served

235.3

Population-normalized SDWIS rate

Editorial analysis

Understanding Graham County’s Water

Drinking Water Quality Overview

EPA SDWIS

Graham County's water systems carry a failing grade, scoring 13.0 out of 100. Over the past five years, EPA SDWIS records 4 health-based violations — a pattern that public water utilities are required to disclose and correct.

Editorial advisory

What the data suggests for Graham County

Water Verdict

Graham County receives a poor water quality assessment with a grade of F and a score of 13.0 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

Graham County has recorded 4 health-based violations, indicating multiple instances where federal contaminant limits or treatment requirements were not met. At 235.3 violations per 100,000 people served, this rate is high and signals significant water quality management issues.

Consumer Guidance

Drinking-water compliance in Graham County is rated Grade F, reflecting significant health-based violations in the recent reporting period. Graham County's drinking-water compliance score is 13.0 out of 100. An NSF 53 or NSF 58-certified filter is recommended for drinking and cooking water. Check the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility to identify the specific contaminants and required corrective actions — utilities are legally required to notify customers of violations.

Regional Context

Graham County has poorer water quality than the average county in Kansas. Its water score is 29.6 points lower than the state average, suggesting more challenges with contamination control or infrastructure than neighboring counties.

Advisory text summarizes county-level public records and is not a replacement for your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report or direct local notices.

Contaminants & Resources

Key issues flagged in Graham County's water environment

Official EPA Resources for Graham County

EPA How's My Waterway

Interactive watershed health data for Graham County

EPA ECHO: Drinking Water Systems

Search water utilities and violation records for Graham County

Consumer Confidence Reports (KS)

Annual water quality reports from utilities in Kansas

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Safety Grade for Graham County:F — Failing

High violation count or severe watershed conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water quality in Graham County, Kansas?
Graham County, Kansas has a drinking-water quality grade of F with a score of 13.0/100, based on EPA SDWIS compliance data. The county has 4 health-based drinking water violations over the past 5 years. Watershed health, monitoring records, and streamflow snapshots are reported separately on this page.
Are there any water violations in Graham County?
Graham County has 4 health-based drinking water violations recorded by the EPA over the past 5 years. Health-based violations indicate instances where contaminant levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). Violations may have been resolved — check with your local water utility for current status.
How does Graham County water compare to the Kansas average?
Graham County's SDWIS water quality score of 13.0/100 is lower than the Kansas state average of 42.6. The average water quality grade across Kansas is D, based on data from 105 counties with available SDWIS data.
Is tap water safe to drink in Graham County?
Based on EPA SDWIS data, Graham County has a water quality grade of F (13.0/100). This indicates below-average compliance with significant violations. Residents may want to consider home water filtration or independent testing. The grade speaks to the public water system, not the watershed — for watershed-level concerns, see the Watershed Health zone. For the most up-to-date information, contact your local water utility or review your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).
Does Graham County have clean drinking water?
Graham County has 4 health-based drinking water violations according to EPA records. With a water quality score of 13.0/100 and grade F, the county's drinking water has had some compliance issues but continues to be monitored. Note: drinking-water compliance speaks to the public water system, not necessarily to the watershed itself — check the Watershed Health zone for ATTAINS §303(d) data.
How does Graham County rank for water quality in Kansas?
Graham County ranks #80 out of 105 counties in Kansas by SDWIS water quality score (1 = best). With a score of 13.0/100, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide. The ranking reflects EPA SDWIS compliance only — not watershed impairment, monitoring density, or streamflow, which are tracked separately on this page.

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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.

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.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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