Reno County, Kansas – July 9, 2026 – Revised from March 16, 2026
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 June 22, 2026. The level tested at 13 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.
Construction has started to install a new water line from the City of Hutchinson to the Yoder Water District. This new water line will allow the City of Hutchinson water to be blended with the water in the Yoder Water District. This blended water will have an immediate reduction in the Nitrate concentration that will be served to the public. We will notify the public when the project is completed.
The District will continue the KDHE required quarterly samples and public notifications until this issue is resolved. We appreciate your patience.
