Shawnee Co. RWD #4C (KS) Water Quality

Shawnee Co. RWD #4C is a large public water system in EPA region 07 that provides tap water for the 66617, 66618 zip codes. It has 4 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 18.8 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

18.8µg/L
35th St.
Distribution Syst.
6/4/2018
81 months ago
18.8 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Button
Distribution Syst.
6/4/2018
81 months ago
1.92 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Meriden Rd
Distribution Syst.
6/4/2018
81 months ago
2.2 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Tower Rd
Distribution Syst.
6/4/2018
81 months ago
2.02 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

35th St.
Distribution Syst.
6/4/2018
81 months ago
2.79 µg/L
Button
Distribution Syst.
6/4/2018
81 months ago
1.72 µg/L
Meriden Rd
Distribution Syst.
6/4/2018
81 months ago
1.9 µg/L
Tower Rd
Distribution Syst.
6/4/2018
81 months ago
1.54 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

35th St.
Distribution Syst.
6/4/2018
81 months ago
21.59 µg/L
Button
Distribution Syst.
6/4/2018
81 months ago
3.12 µg/L
Meriden Rd
Distribution Syst.
6/4/2018
81 months ago
3.4 µg/L
Tower Rd
Distribution Syst.
6/4/2018
81 months ago
2.94 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
11/27/2018
75 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
6/18/2018
80 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/25/2018
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
9/25/2018
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
11/27/2018
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
6/18/2018
80 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
11/27/2018
75 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
11/27/2018
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 1.9 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
1.9 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/25/2018
77 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
9/25/2018
77 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
11/27/2018
75 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
11/27/2018
75 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/25/2018
77 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
9/25/2018
77 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
11/27/2018
75 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
6/18/2018
80 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
11/27/2018
75 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Shawnee Co. RWD #4C showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Topeka Intertie
12/3/2018
75 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 1
9/10/2018
78 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
Treatment Plant 2
11/27/2018
75 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Topeka IntertieSurface Water (SW)
Treatment Plant 1Ground Water (GW)
Treatment Plant 2Ground Water (GW)
Distribution Syst.Multiple sources (MX)

FAQ

Is Shawnee Co. RWD #4C tap water safe to drink?

When was Shawnee Co. RWD #4C last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between June 4th, 2018 and December 3rd, 2018.