Current Noncompliance KS 4 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Bourbon Company Rwd 4

EPA ID: KS2001101 ยท 1,161 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bourbon Company Rwd 4 (KS2001101): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Bourbon Company Rwd 4 has 2 EPA violations listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 1,161 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,161
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
8
Contaminants Flagged
$133K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bourbon Company Rwd 4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$64,838
Median Household Income
16,586
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
48%
Disadvantaged Population
74th
Poverty Percentile
88th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Bourbon Company Rwd 4 have a median household income of $64,838 and about 16,586 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 48% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bourbon Company Rwd 4'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
18th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
32th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

Douglas Company Rwd 2
1,163 people
0 violations
Sumner Company Rwd 4
1,157 people
4 violations
Coffey Company Rwd 2
1,146 people
8 violations
0 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $700

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $700 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Bourbon Company Rwd 4 (EPA ID: KS2001101) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,161 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

2 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: 11 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
January 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 23, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 31, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation 4 Yes
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0016 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Bourbon Company Rwd 4 (KS2001101) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bourbon Company Rwd 4 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 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 Bourbon Company Rwd 4 serve?

Bourbon Company Rwd 4 serves approximately 1,161 people across 5 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Bourbon Company Rwd 4 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 13 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Bourbon Company Rwd 4 serve? ▼
Bourbon Company Rwd 4 serves approximately 1,161 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Bourbon Company Rwd 4's water source? ▼
Bourbon Company Rwd 4 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bourbon Company Rwd 4's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0016 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Bourbon Company Rwd 4? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Bourbon Company Rwd 4 have a median household income of $64,838 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 48% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bourbon Company Rwd 4 get its water? ▼
Bourbon Company Rwd 4'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bourbon Company Rwd 4 (KS): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2001101/
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  year   = {n.d.},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Bourbon Company Rwd 4 (EPA ID: KS2001101) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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