Water System Report KS

Atchison Company Rwd 5c

EPA ID: KS2000511 ยท 3,690 people served ยท 11 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Atchison Company Rwd 5c (KS2000511): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Atchison Company Rwd 5c stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 3,690 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,690
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Atchison Company Rwd 5c Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,635
Median Household Income
31,228
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
41th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Atchison Company Rwd 5c serves a community with a median household income of $66,635 and an estimated 31,228 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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 5c'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
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $836
Flood Insurance $436
Water Filtration $27
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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 5c (EPA ID: KS2000511) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 3,690 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 11 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High 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 Atchison Company Rwd 5c (KS2000511) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atchison Company Rwd 5c water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Atchison Company Rwd 5c in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Atchison Company Rwd 5c serve?

Atchison Company Rwd 5c serves approximately 3,690 people across 11 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Atchison Company Rwd 5c get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Atchison Company Rwd 5c 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 5c serve?
Atchison Company Rwd 5c serves approximately 3,690 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Atchison Company Rwd 5c's water source?
Atchison Company Rwd 5c 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 5c's service area?
The Atchison Company Rwd 5c service area has a median household income of $66,635. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Atchison Company Rwd 5c get its water?
Atchison Company Rwd 5c'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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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Atchison Company Rwd 5c Water Quality Report, KS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2000511/
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