Water System Report KS

City of Kincaid

EPA ID: KS2000301 · 106 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at City of Kincaid — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 106 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

106
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$160K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 94% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Kincaid Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,369
Median Household Income
661
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Kincaid serves a community with a median household income of $56,369 and an estimated 661 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Kincaid'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Anderson County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

City of Bunker Hill
106 people
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City of Goff
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0 violations
City of Peru
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B 4 violations
City of Haddam
109 people
C 8 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

City of Kincaid, (EPA ID: KS2000301) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 106 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66039 in Kincaid.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

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

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Kincaid (KS2000301) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Kincaid water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Kincaid has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Kincaid serve?

City of Kincaid serves approximately 106 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Kincaid get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
114
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 106
Reported to Kansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Kincaid meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Kincaid serve?
City of Kincaid serves approximately 106 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Kincaid's water source?
City of Kincaid draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Kincaid's service area?
The City of Kincaid service area has a median household income of $56,369. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Kincaid get its water?
City of Kincaid'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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