Riverton Tap Water Quality Report
Riverton's water has 6 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter.
2 other systems serving parts of Riverton report results above guidelines — check which system bills you. CHEROKEE CO RWD 2 (2 above guidelines), CHEROKEE CO RWD 9 (3 above guidelines)
People Served
1,235
Health-based violations since 2020
0
CHEROKEE CO RWD 8. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Jun 2022 · CHEROKEE CO RWD 8
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Riverton Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Riverton's water has 6 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Riverton's water.
CHEROKEE CO RWD 8, Riverton's water system, serves 1,235 people. 2 other systems also serve parts of Riverton. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to CHEROKEE CO RWD 8's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for CHEROKEE CO RWD 8 is from Jun 2022.
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Riverton Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Riverton, KS
We read Riverton, KS’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 6 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 3 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 71 results on file
- No PFAS results on record
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Fluoride in Riverton's water
CHEROKEE CO RWD 8
PWSID KS2002121
Fluoride was detected in 25.0% of CHEROKEE CO RWD 8's samples (median below the detection limit).
CHEROKEE CO RWD 2
PWSID KS2002106
CHEROKEE CO RWD 2 reported 0.735 mg/L, at or above the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation and below the 1.5 mg/L WHO guideline value and NTP neurodevelopment review level.
CHEROKEE CO RWD 9
PWSID KS2002120
CHEROKEE CO RWD 9 reported 0.29 mg/L, below the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation.
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Recommended Water Filters for Riverton
Based on Riverton's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO401
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO301
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 6 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 3 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 6 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Riverton's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Riverton includes iron, manganese and sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Riverton, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Riverton? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Cherokee County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Riverton
Riverton's tap water measures 22.8 grains per gallon (390.0 mg/L) — very hard on the USGS scale, the range where scale on fixtures and appliances is the usual complaint.
Water softener cost for 22.8 gpg water in Riverton — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Kansas as a whole, read water softener cost in Kansas — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Riverton Tap Water
Riverton's water has 6 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Riverton's water.
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