What Great Bend’s VOC Sampling Record Shows Compared to Nearby Barton County Areas
Great Bend’s public water supply has no recorded VOC detections above reporting levels from the EPA UCMR3 survey conducted between 2013 and 2015.
Comparisons with other Barton County water systems should consider this consistent lack of detectable VOCs in Great Bend’s groundwater source.
Neighboring counties may have differing VOC detection profiles, but Great Bend’s record serves as a grounded benchmark for residential decisions.
Meaning of 'Detected,' 'Median,' and 'Range' in the Great Bend VOC Sampling Data
A detection means a contaminant was measured above a minimum reporting level; it is not a violation or safety concern by itself.
Median values provide the middle concentration measured but do not indicate an exceedance or hazard.
Range describes the spread of values found during sampling but does not imply individual household levels or risk.
Additional Questions from Commercial or Industrial Users Versus Residential Households
Commercial and industrial operators may require more detailed VOC profiles due to process sensitivities and volume of water used.
Households generally focus on VOC presence for health and taste preferences rather than regulatory compliance or technical process impact.
Operators may also consider treatment system capacity and chemical-specific removal efficiency beyond household needs.
Untreated VOCs in Water Over Years: What to Expect Without Exaggeration
Low or non-detected VOC levels in Great Bend’s groundwater suggest minimal accumulation risk in household water over time.
Where VOCs are present, untreated water may carry trace chemicals that affect taste or odor but typically do not violate health-based standards for this system.
Long-term exposure effects depend on confirmed water testing for a specific home, as this regional record does not provide direct household data.
How the C-Series VOCs & Industrial Chemicals Filter Addresses VOCs in Household Water
This filter uses technology designed to reduce a broad range of VOCs and industrial chemicals identified in water treatment research.
It ships ready to configure for residential use, helping manage VOC concerns even when regional data show low to no detection.
Use of such treatment enables households to address individual water test results or personal preference for additional VOC reduction beyond the public water system baseline.
The Great Bend water system serves 14,580 people through 6,376 connections with groundwater as its source. EPA’s monitoring from 2013 to 2015 under the UCMR3 program found no VOCs detected above reporting levels in this system’s water. This record, while representing the overall system, does not measure individual household water and should be used as a reference point. For any home, a private water test is necessary to confirm actual VOC levels. For further detailed information on Great Bend’s water system and VOC monitoring, visit the EPA’s public data resources.
Where this information comes from
Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2015-07-21. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.
On record: EPA UCMR3 monitoring (2013-2015) for City of Great Bend (KS2000911), KS: 140 results across 7 listed contaminants, 0 detections above the reporting level; nothing detected above the method reporting level