Topeka, KS: 15 Health Violations - Home Safety 79/100
31 ZIP codes · 11 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Topeka: B.
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In the dataset behind this page, Topeka, KS receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.
How Topeka Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Topeka, KS
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Topeka.
Topeka Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 40 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $700 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.78.
Water Systems Serving Topeka
Sorted by reported population served, the top 3 of 11 public water systems mapped to Topeka, KS appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.
- B
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 31 ZIP codes in Topeka, Kansas, covering 11 community water systems serving approximately 163,637 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 17 of 31 ZIP codes.
17 of 17 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 15 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Topeka: B (79/100)
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
Topeka water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 17 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
31 of 31 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 62 | 7 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 38 | 17 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 13 | 6 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 11 | 7 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 10 | 4 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66610 | B | 19 | 10 | City of Topeka, |
| 66614 | B | 19 | 10 | City of Topeka, |
| 66615 | B | 19 | 10 | City of Topeka, |
| 66609 | B | 16 | 5 | City of Topeka, |
| 66619 | B | 12 | 5 | City of Topeka, |
| 66604 | B | 10 | 5 | City of Topeka, |
| 66605 | B | 6 | 0 | City of Topeka, |
| 66607 | B | 6 | 0 | City of Topeka, |
| 66616 | B | 6 | 0 | City of Topeka, |
| 66618 | B | 5 | 0 | Shawnee Company Rwd 4c |
All ZIP Codes in Topeka
- 66601
- 66603 [B] - 2 violations
- 66604 [B] - 10 violations ⚠
- 66605 [B] - 6 violations
- 66606 [B] - 2 violations
- 66607 [B] - 6 violations
- 66608 [B] - 2 violations
- 66609 [B] - 16 violations ⚠
- 66610 [B] - 19 violations ⚠
- 66611 [B] - 2 violations
- 66612 [B] - 2 violations
- 66614 [B] - 19 violations ⚠
- 66615 [B] - 19 violations ⚠
- 66616 [B] - 6 violations
- 66617 [B] - 4 violations
- 66618 [B] - 5 violations
- 66619 [B] - 12 violations ⚠
- 66620
- 66621 [B] - 2 violations
- 66622
- 66624
- 66625
- 66626
- 66628
- 66629
- 66636
- 66647
- 66667
- 66675
- 66683
- 66699
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.
CDC Health Data for Topeka
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Topeka
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Topeka: Remediation Cost in Perspective
The remediation-to-value ratio for Topeka sits at the bottom of the scale.
Estimated remediation costs in Topeka can be compared with local home values. The $400–$1,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 17% below the Kansas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Topeka
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 Topeka 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 Topeka
Historical NFIP data for Topeka contains 188 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,027. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 60% 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 $700 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Topeka, KS