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EPA SDWIS

Graham County Water Quality

Graham County, Kansas

Water Grade

F

Water Score

13.0

Violations

4

State Rank

#80

of 105 (1 = best)

EPA SDWIS Compliance

Drinking Water Quality

Water Quality Grade

F

Based on EPA compliance history and violation data

Water Score

13/100

Higher = better quality

Health Violations

4

Health-based violations

Violation Rate

235.3%

Systems with violations

Water Advisory: 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 1,000 residents, this rate is high and signals significant water quality management issues.

Consumer Guidance

Residents of Graham 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 4 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

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.

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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 live streamflow 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.

Counties with Similar Water Quality

Dickinson County

Kansas

F

13.8

Water score

Comanche County

Kansas

F

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Water score

Rice County

Kansas

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14.4

Water score

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 Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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