RENO COUNTY, Kan. (March 13, 2025 – Revised from December 10, 2024) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 3, 2024. The level tested at 12 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for public water supply systems. The nitrate levels in water resources have fluctuated in many areas which come from natural, industrial, or agricultural sources (including septic systems and run-off).
Reno County provides routine notices for acute nitrate violations from KDHE. Notices provide Yoder residents education about nitrates in drinking water, and informs residents that bottled water will be provided, upon request, to any household with members at increased risk from the nitrates, such as infants under 6 months, nursing mothers, pregnant women, and other at-risk customers as identified by a health care provider.
The District will continue the KDHE required quarterly samples and public notifications until this issue is resolved. We appreciate your patience.
