KINSLEY, Kansas Tap Water Quality

1,417 people served · 1 water system

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KINSLEY, Kansas is a rural community with 1,417 residents served by a single public water system. Water service covers ZIP code 67547.

KINSLEY has documented several EPA health-based violations in the last five years. Residents may want to review which contaminants triggered the exceedances and consider point-of-use filtration for sensitive uses.

EPA reporting identifies Fluoride among the regulated contaminants associated with KINSLEY's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

Location

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ZIP Codes Served

67547

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving KINSLEY. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Fluoridechemical

EPA Code 1025 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

4.0 mg/L

Last Reading

5.6 MG/L

First Reported

Jan 2024

Most Recent

Jan 2024

What this violation means

Fluoride at the optimal level (~0.7 mg/L) reduces tooth decay, which is why most US utilities add it. The MCL of 4.0 mg/L exists to protect against skeletal fluorosis from naturally high-fluoride groundwater, while the EPA's secondary standard of 2.0 mg/L addresses dental fluorosis in children.

Recommended precautions

→Reverse osmosis removes fluoride; standard carbon filters do NOT.
→If your child uses fluoride toothpaste and drinks fluoridated water, supervise brushing to limit ingestion.
→Bone meal supplements often contain fluoride and should be used cautiously.

Read the complete guide to Fluoride

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving KINSLEY

KINSLEY, CITY OF

PWSID: KS2004703

1,417 served

4 violations

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KINSLEY, Kansas tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had several EPA violations in the last 5 years.

How many EPA violations does KINSLEY have?▼

KINSLEY has 4 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 1 water system serving 1,417 people.

What contaminants have been found in KINSLEY water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 1025. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in KINSLEY?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in KINSLEY?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.