Mcconnell Afb, KS Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Mcconnell Afb: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Across Mcconnell Afb, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins - a pattern that places the city well above KS's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Mcconnell Afb Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Mcconnell Afb Residents
- Average lead level: 0.003 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.14 - above typical levels.
Mcconnell Afb's Water Providers
Residential water service in Mcconnell Afb, KS is divided among 2 separate utilities, drawn from 2 systems on file with federal regulators.
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Mcconnell Afb, Kansas (population ~382), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 401,708 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Mcconnell Afb: B (83/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Mcconnell Afb water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0030 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67221 | B | Mcconnell Afb | 6,009 |
All ZIP Codes in Mcconnell Afb
- 67221 [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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Mcconnell Afb Community Health Snapshot
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
Mcconnell Afb: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Lead risk in Mcconnell Afb appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Mcconnell Afb: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Mcconnell Afb contains 1 flood insurance claim. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $38,217. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,200</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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