Water System Report KS

Atchison Company Rwd 3

EPA ID: KS2000504 · 110 people served · 1 ZIP code

Atchison Company Rwd 3 carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 110 residents.

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

110
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Atchison Company Rwd 3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,738
Median Household Income
13,197
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Atchison Company Rwd 3 serves a community with a median household income of $62,738 and an estimated 13,197 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Atchison Company Rwd 3'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Atchison County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Atchison Company Rwd 3 (EPA ID: KS2000504) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 110 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66002 in Atchison.

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.

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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 Atchison Company Rwd 3 (KS2000504) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atchison Company Rwd 3 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Atchison Company Rwd 3 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Atchison Company Rwd 3 serve?

Atchison Company Rwd 3 serves approximately 110 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Atchison Company Rwd 3 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
52
Unknown Material
1
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: Reported some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 110
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?
Atchison Company Rwd 3 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Atchison Company Rwd 3 serve?
Atchison Company Rwd 3 serves approximately 110 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Atchison Company Rwd 3's water source?
Atchison Company Rwd 3 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Atchison Company Rwd 3's service area?
The Atchison Company Rwd 3 service area has a median household income of $62,738. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Atchison Company Rwd 3 get its water?
Atchison Company Rwd 3'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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