Current Noncompliance KS

Allen Company Rwd 8

EPA ID: KS2000110 ยท 736 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Allen Company Rwd 8 (KS2000110): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. With 1 unresolved EPA violation, Allen Company Rwd 8 is currently out of full compliance - approximately 736 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

736
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$107K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Allen Company Rwd 8 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,723
Median Household Income
4,734
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Allen Company Rwd 8 serves a community with a median household income of $58,723 and an estimated 4,734 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Allen Company Rwd 8's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

86 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 93% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Allen Company Rwd 8 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Brown Company Rwd 2
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Lyon Company Rwd 2
750 people
1 violation
0 violations
Linn Company Rwd 3
710 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $240
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $700

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $700 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Allen Company Rwd 8 (EPA ID: KS2000110) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 736 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 8, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0015 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by KS or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Allen Company Rwd 8 (KS2000110) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen Company Rwd 8 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Allen Company Rwd 8 serve?

Allen Company Rwd 8 serves approximately 736 people across 5 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Allen Company Rwd 8 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Allen Company Rwd 8's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Allen Company Rwd 8 serve?
Allen Company Rwd 8 serves approximately 736 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Allen Company Rwd 8's water source?
Allen Company Rwd 8 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Allen Company Rwd 8's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Allen Company Rwd 8's service area?
The Allen Company Rwd 8 service area has a median household income of $58,723. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Allen Company Rwd 8 get its water?
Allen Company Rwd 8's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Allen Company Rwd 8 (KS): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2000110/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

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Allen Company Rwd 8 (EPA ID: KS2000110) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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