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New Century, KS: 4 Violations - Home Safety 65/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for New Century: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Available records for New Century give it a middle-tier grade in KS; water systems can differ, so check the one that serves your home.

How New Century Compares

New Century65/100
Kansas avg71/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 65
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$500
Est. Remediation

Key Facts for New Century Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.011 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.83.

New Century's Water Providers

More than one public water system is linked to New Century, KS: federal records tie 2 systems to the area, and the 2 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in New Century, Kansas (population ~651), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 149,471 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.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for New Century: C (65/100)

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

New Century water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0110 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
Public Notice Rule Reporting 4 1
Chlorine dioxide Disinfectant 2 1
Total organic carbon Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
66031 C 4 0 Johnson Company Rwd 7

All ZIP Codes in New Century

  • 66031 [C] - 4 violations

Data Sources

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

New Century Community Health Snapshot

9.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.2%
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 9.3% ↓
Diabetes 9.4% ↓
Mental Health 13.2% ↓

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

What's in New Century's Water?

Public Notice Rule 4 violations
Reporting
Chlorine dioxide 2 violations
Disinfectant · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.8 mg/L
Total organic carbon 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts

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

New Century: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

0.011
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.

What You Can Do in New Century

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Consider testing your home's tap water for lead, since household plumbing can affect its level.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Public Notice Rule, listed in the water-quality records for New Century: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for New Century, KS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for New Century, KS?
New Century has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 4 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving New Century?
EPA records list 4 EPA violations for New Century water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does New Century water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of New Century is 0.011 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 does New Century compare to Kansas average?
New Century has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100, which is below the Kansas state average of 71/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve New Century?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in New Century. The related population figure in our data is approximately 651 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in New Century?
Estimated remediation cost per household in New Century: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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