Public Wholesale Water Supply District 5
EPA ID: KS2000119 · 1 people served · 1 ZIP code
Five clean years on EPA record — Public Wholesale Water Supply District 5, 1 resident served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Public Wholesale Water Supply District 5 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Public Wholesale Water Supply District 5 serves a community with a median household income of $56,510 and an estimated 7,452 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 5'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.
About 2% of homes in Allen County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Kansas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 5 (EPA ID: KS2000119) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 66749 in Iola.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 66749 — Iola
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Public Wholesale Water Supply District 5 (KS2000119) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Public Wholesale Water Supply District 5 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Public Wholesale Water Supply District 5 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 5 serve?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 5 serves approximately 1 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.
Where does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 5 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.