Understanding Sampling Terms on Your Local Water System's Record
What Does 'Detected' Mean in EPA Data?
In the public water system record for Kansas City (PWS ID MO1010415), 'detected' refers to the presence of a constituent measured by an instrument in water supplied to the system. Detection alone does not indicate a violation, unsafe condition, or a required action. It simply confirms that the constituent was measurable during sampling.
Differences Between Median and Range Values
The median value represents the middle point of all measurements for a constituent in the system's sampling records, giving a sense of typical concentration over time. The range shows the lowest to highest measurements recorded, indicating variability. Neither median nor range alone defines water safety or suitability for a particular use.
Reading Certified Laboratory Test Results for Your Home
What Your Lab Test Reports
A certified lab test examines a sample taken from your household water source, analyzing specific constituents individually. Such reports provide concentrations measured in milligrams per liter (mg/L) or other units, with detection limits noted. Only your specific test identifies your home's water quality precisely.
How to Interpret Your Test Numbers
Comparing your home's lab results with the public water system data can be informative but cannot substitute for your specific readings. Results below health-based regulatory thresholds show compliance, but aesthetic factors like taste or staining may still be relevant for equipment choice.
Influence of Source Type and Sample Depth on Water Quality Expectations
Surface Water Supply Characteristics
Kansas City's water system relies on surface water sources, which can vary seasonally and with weather conditions. This factor influences constituent presence and concentrations in the system but differs from groundwater or well water dynamics.
Sample Depth and Its Significance
Sample depth in the distribution system affects results due to potential changes from plumbing materials or residence time. The 90th percentile lead concentration reported (0.00208 mg/L) reflects distribution system measurements, not raw source water quality.
Household vs. Commercial Concerns for Safe Drinking Water
Household Priorities
Residential users focus primarily on water safety for drinking and cooking, as well as the water's aesthetic qualities. Equipment choices should address specific constituents present or detected in home testing.
Additional Evaluations for Commercial or Industrial Users
Operators in commercial or industrial settings may require broader constituent profiles, volume handling, and compliance with additional regulations beyond residential health-based standards.
How the C-Series Safe Drinking Water Filter Addresses Detected Constituents
Technology Overview
The C-Series Safe Drinking Water Filter is designed to reduce contaminants detected in public water systems like Kansas City’s. It works through a combination of filtration and chemical media to remove or neutralize specific constituents affecting taste, odor, and potential health concerns.
Considerations for Use
This system ships ready to configure for household plumbing setups, allowing consumers to tailor treatment based on their own water quality test results. It does not rely on assumptions from public system data but complements verified laboratory testing.
Final Step: Confirming Your Household Water Quality
Order a Certified Laboratory Test for Your Home Water Sample
To make an informed equipment decision, request a test analyzing your water for key health-based constituents. When the results show levels consistent with or below regional public system data, this confirms the adequacy of the C-Series Safe Drinking Water Filter as a treatment option for your household.
Where this information comes from
Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2025-12-31. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.
On record: EPA SDWIS record for KANSAS CITY PWS (MO1010415), surface water supply, serving 553295 people: 1 health-based violations of 4 total; lead 90th percentile 0.00208 mg/L