CITY REPORT KS HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 5

Salina, KS: 31 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

2
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$173K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation (0.6% of home value)

Salina Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 31 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0038 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.76.

Water Systems Serving Salina

3 systems shown for Salina, KS, from 5 on the federal list.

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Salina, Kansas, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 50,272 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Salina water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0038 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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 14 1
Chlorine Disinfectant 14 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 12 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 6 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
67401 — 31 5 City of Salina,

All ZIP Codes in Salina

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Salina

9.9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.4%
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 12.1% ↑
Mental Health 16.4% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Salina

Revised Total Coliform Rule 14 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
Chlorine 14 violations
Disinfectant · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 4 mg/L
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 12 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

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

Salina: Remediation Cost in Perspective

This section sets two area figures side by side for Salina: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.

Median Home Value
$172,700
Est. Remediation
$1,100
Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Estimated remediation costs in Salina can be compared with local home values. The $600–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 14% above the Kansas average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Salina

0.0038
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.

Available area-level lead records for Salina do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Salina

191
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$33,236
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Salina contains 191 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $33,236. 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 $1,100 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Salina?
EPA records list 31 EPA violations, including 5 health-based violations for Salina water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 2 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Salina water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Salina is 0.0038 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 Salina?
Our records map 5 water systems to 2 ZIP codes in Salina. The related population figure in our data is approximately 50,272 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Salina?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Salina: $1,100; modeled range $600 to $2,300. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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