CITY REPORT KS HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 12

Cawker City, KS - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

Zone 1

County Radon Potential (High)

$90K

Median Home Value

$600

Est. Remediation (0.7% of home value)

Key Facts for Cawker City Residents

Your city's water systems recorded 15 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0017 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 85% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.43.

Cawker City's Water Providers

Which water system serves a particular address in Cawker City, KS? The water bill or the utility can confirm it; the list here shows one system, and federal data link 1 in total.

Mitchell Company Rwd 2
Serves ~873 people 15 violations

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Cawker City, Kansas (population ~508), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 873 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 12 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Cawker City water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0017 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Total organic carbon	Disinfection Byproducts	24	1
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Microbiological	4	1
Chloramine	Disinfectant	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
67430	—	15	12	Mitchell Company Rwd 2

All ZIP Codes in Cawker City

67430 - 15 violations ⚠

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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Cawker City Community Health Snapshot

10.1%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

12.8%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

16.2%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.1% ↑

Diabetes 12.8% ↑

Mental Health 16.2% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Cawker City's Water?

Total organic carbon 24 violations

Disinfection Byproducts

Revised Total Coliform Rule 4 violations

Microbiological

Indicates possible bacterial contamination

Chloramine 2 violations

Disinfectant · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 4 mg/L

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Cawker City Infrastructure Age

1969

Median Build Year

85%

Built Before 1986

65%

Built Before 1970

Galvanized Steel or Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 85% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Median construction year in Cawker City: 1969, set against the 1986 federal lead limits for new plumbing.

1969

Median Year Built

85%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

65%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (65%) 1970–1986 (20%) Post-1986 (15%)

Over half of homes in Cawker City were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Cawker City

Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Cawker City is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.

Median Home Value

$90,400

Est. Remediation

$600

Remediation as % of home value 0.7%

Estimated remediation costs in Cawker City can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 40% below the Kansas average.

Cawker City: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

85%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0017

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Cawker City, KS

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

15 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0017 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Cawker City?

EPA records list 15 EPA violations, including 12 health-based violations for Cawker City water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.

Does Cawker City water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Cawker City is 0.0017 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How many water systems serve Cawker City?

Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Cawker City. The related population figure in our data is approximately 508 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Cawker City?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Cawker City: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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