Water System Report KS

Butler Company Rwd 1

EPA ID: KS2001514 · 782 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Butler Company Rwd 1 ha operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 782 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

782
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$126K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Butler Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,650
Median Household Income
19,072
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Butler Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $66,650 and an estimated 19,072 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% 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

Butler Company Rwd 1'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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Butler 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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,000
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Butler Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2001514) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 782 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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 Butler Company Rwd 1 (KS2001514) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butler Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Butler Company Rwd 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Butler Company Rwd 1 serve?

Butler Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 782 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Butler Company Rwd 1 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
139
Unknown Material
116
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 782
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?
Butler Company Rwd 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Butler Company Rwd 1 serve?
Butler Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 782 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Butler Company Rwd 1's water source?
Butler Company Rwd 1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Butler Company Rwd 1's service area?
The Butler Company Rwd 1 service area has a median household income of $66,650. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Butler Company Rwd 1 get its water?
Butler Company Rwd 1'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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