Current Noncompliance KS

Atchison Company Rwd 3

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Atchison Company Rwd 3 (KS2000504): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Within the EPA compliance database, Atchison Company Rwd 3 shows 3 violations still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 110 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

110
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
4
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.

๐ŸŒŠ 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Detected Contaminants

How Atchison Company Rwd 3 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
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.

Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

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

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 2, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Stage 2 DBP 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 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.

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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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Atchison Company Rwd 3's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 2 DBP 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 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Atchison Company Rwd 3 (KS): 7 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2000504/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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