Blue Mound, KS Water Safety: 83/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA compliance records for Blue Mound tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within KS.
How Blue Mound Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Blue Mound Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0025 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 60% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.16 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Blue Mound
Water delivery in Blue Mound, KS is handled by 2 utilities rather than a single system — drawn from 2 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Blue Mound, Kansas (population ~539), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 2,183 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Blue Mound — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Blue Mound: B (83/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Blue Mound water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0025 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66010 | B | Linn Company Rwd 2 | 1,960 |
All ZIP Codes in Blue Mound
- 66010 [B]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Blue Mound
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Old Is Blue Mound's Housing Stock?
With 60% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Lead solder was standard in copper plumbing until federally banned in 1986; lead pipes were common in service lines pre-1970. Blue Mound's median build year of 1950 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature — not a rare legacy — of the residential plumbing landscape.
Over half of homes in Blue Mound were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Blue Mound: Remediation Cost in Perspective
The household financial picture for Blue Mound homeowners is proportionally favorable — addressing documented issues claims a small slice of equity, and the cost-to-value ratio puts this area well within the manageable tier.
Remediation costs in Blue Mound are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 20% below the Kansas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Blue Mound
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 60% pre-rule share in Blue Mound keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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