HOWARD, KS · Elk County
HOWARD, CITY OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
HOWARD, CITY OF must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for HOWARD, CITY OF.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Kansas’s official records. Always confirm current status with Kansas before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- KS2004901
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 583
- Service connections
- 454
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
HOWARD, CITY OF is one of 334 community water systems in Kansas in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 583 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.
Violation history
No violations on record for this system.
Enforcement actions
- September 10, 2012State Public Notification received28 linked violations
Common questions
Is HOWARD, CITY OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. HOWARD, CITY OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is HOWARD, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- HOWARD, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does HOWARD, CITY OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for HOWARD, CITY OF.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
HUNTER, JOANNA
620-374-2202
HOWARD, KS 67349