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La Harpe, KS: 5 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$57K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for La Harpe Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0015 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 78% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.1.

La Harpe's Water Providers

The 2 largest of 2 systems connected with La Harpe, KS are listed below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in La Harpe, Kansas (population ~503), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 1,220 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

La Harpe water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0015 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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 2 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
66751 — 5 0 City of La Harpe,

All ZIP Codes in La Harpe

  • 66751 - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

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

La Harpe Community Health Snapshot

10.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.5%
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 10.3% ↑
Diabetes 12.5% ↑
Mental Health 17.1% ↑

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

What's in La Harpe's Water?

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 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 Revisions 2 violations
Treatment Technique

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

La Harpe Infrastructure Age

1977
Median Build Year
78%
Built Before 1986
48%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 78% 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

Lead can reach tap water from service lines, solder and brass fittings inside a building, which is why housing age draws attention in La Harpe, where the median build year is 1977.

1977
Median Year Built
78%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
48%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (48%) 1970–1986 (30%) Post-1986 (22%)

Over half of homes in La Harpe 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.

La Harpe: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

78%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0015
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving La Harpe?
EPA records list 5 EPA violations for La Harpe water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does La Harpe water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of La Harpe is 0.0015 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 La Harpe?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in La Harpe. The related population figure in our data is approximately 503 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). La Harpe, KS: 5 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ks/la-harpe/
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