ZIP Code 67901 Water Quality & Testing Report
Liberal, KS · Seward County County · Updated for 2026
Compiled & verified by Sahajul Haque from official EPA SDWIS recordsIs Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 67901 (Liberal, KS)?
Yes, tap water in ZIP code 67901 (Liberal, KS) is safe to drink under EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards. Supplied by City of Liberal,, the area earns an EPA Safety Grade of B (74/100) with 0 health violations, 2.3 ppb lead, and very hard (244 mg/L / 14.3 GPG) water.
Water Safety Grade
Good — Minor issues on record
Health Violations
0
Total Violations
6
Lead Risk
High
Contaminants
0
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 67901
Tap water in ZIP code 67901 (Liberal, KS) is distributed by City of Liberal, (EPA ID: KS2017504), serving approximately 19,640 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of B with a composite quality score of 74/100.
Water System
City of Liberal,
EPA ID: KS2017504
Water Source
Ground Water
Population Served
19,640 residents
County
Seward County County, Kansas
Lead Levels in ZIP 67901
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Level: 2.3 ppb — Very Low
Lead exposure risk in 67901 is rated High. EPA models estimate a 57% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 67901 is Very Hard (244 mg/L / 14.3 GPG). High concentrations of dissolved limestone minerals cause severe mineral buildup, stiff laundry, dry skin, and premature water heater wear.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: City of Liberal, · PWSID: KS2017504
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
City of Liberal, has recorded 6 violations, but none are health-based (e.g., administrative or monitoring infractions). 1 violation remains unresolved in EPA tracking records.
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated Moderate based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
No health-based contaminant violations are on record for ZIP code 67901 under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
⚖ Enforcement Actions
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Ground Water
This system draws water from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through soil and rock, but can still contain naturally occurring minerals like arsenic, radium, or nitrates.
Moderate potential
Estimated annual flood-related costs per property
% of household income spent on energy — indicator of older infrastructure
EPA Radon Zone 2 — moderate radon potential. The EPA recommends testing your home regardless of zone designation.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 67901
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 67901 served by City of Liberal, can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 67901 Recommendations
Your water quality is good
- ✓ Run cold water for 30 seconds each morning before use — especially if pipes are old
- ✓ Request your annual Consumer Confidence Report from City of Liberal,
- ✓ If your home was built before 1986, consider testing your own tap for lead
- ✓ Use a pitcher filter (NSF/ANSI 42 certified) for improved taste
Recommended Taste & Safety Filter:
NSF/ANSI 53 Certified Pitcher Filter
Best for removing aesthetic chlorine, odors, and low-level heavy metals.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 67901 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 67901 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by City of Liberal,. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →