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Nortonville, KS Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$130K
Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Nortonville Water

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0034 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 73% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.13.

Who Supplies Your Water in Nortonville

Federal records list 2 water systems tied to Nortonville, KS. Of those, 2 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Nortonville, Kansas (population ~1,255), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 7,325 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.

Water Sources

Nortonville water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0034 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.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
66060 — Atchison Company Rwd 5c 3,690

All ZIP Codes in Nortonville

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Nortonville

9.9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.4%
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 9.9% ↑
Diabetes 11.3% ↑
Mental Health 15.4% ↑

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Nortonville

1951
Median Build Year
73%
Built Before 1986
56%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 73% 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

Ask the water utility whether your address in Nortonville has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1951 cannot.

1951
Median Year Built
73%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
56%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (56%) 1970–1986 (17%) Post-1986 (27%)

Over half of homes in Nortonville 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.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Nortonville

73%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0034
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

Does Nortonville water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Nortonville is 0.0034 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 Nortonville?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Nortonville. The related population figure in our data is approximately 1,255 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Nortonville, KS Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ks/nortonville/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Nortonville, KS Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ks/nortonville/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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