CITY REPORT KS HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 3

Cedar Vale, KS: 9 Violations - 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 2

County Radon Potential (Moderate)

$73K

Median Home Value

$600

Est. Remediation (0.8% of home value)

Cedar Vale Water: The Quick Version

Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0016 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 61% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.24.

Water Systems Serving Cedar Vale

Listed supplier for Cedar Vale, KS: one system, of 1 on federal record.

Chautauqua Company Rwd 4
Serves ~475 people 9 violations

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Cedar Vale, Kansas, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 928 people. 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. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Cedar Vale water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0016 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 2.

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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Disinfection Byproducts	8	1
Lead and Copper Rule	Treatment Technique	4	1
Public Notice Rule	Reporting	4	1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)	Disinfection Byproducts	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
67024	—	9	3	Chautauqua Company Rwd 4

All ZIP Codes in Cedar Vale

67024 - 9 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.

CDC Health Data for Cedar Vale

10.6%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

15.2%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

17.1%

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 10.6% ↑

Diabetes 15.2% ↑

Mental Health 17.1% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Cedar Vale

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8 violations

Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L

Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Lead and Copper Rule 4 violations

Treatment Technique

Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Public Notice Rule 4 violations

Reporting

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

How Old Is Cedar Vale's Housing Stock?

1978

Median Build Year

61%

Built Before 1986

49%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 61% 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

Renovation history matters as much as age: in Cedar Vale, with a median build year of 1978, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.

1978

Median Year Built

61%

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

49%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (49%) 1970–1986 (12%) Post-1986 (39%)

Over half of homes in Cedar Vale 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.

Cedar Vale: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Cedar Vale lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.

Median Home Value

$72,700

Est. Remediation

$600

Remediation as % of home value 0.8%

Estimated remediation costs in Cedar Vale 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 52% below the Kansas average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Cedar Vale

61%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0016

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 Cedar Vale, KS

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

9 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0016 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 Cedar Vale?

EPA records list 9 EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations for Cedar Vale water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.

Does Cedar Vale water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Cedar Vale is 0.0016 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 Cedar Vale?

Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Cedar Vale. The related population figure in our data is approximately 928 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Cedar Vale?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Cedar Vale: $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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