Water System Report KS

City of Leon

EPA ID: KS2001515 · 667 people served · 1 ZIP code

Across every monitored period in the past five years, City of Leon reported no EPA violations for its service population of 667.

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

667
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$119K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Leon Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,667
Median Household Income
1,309
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Leon serves a community with a median household income of $76,667 and an estimated 1,309 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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

City of Leon'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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

City of Leon, (EPA ID: KS2001515) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 667 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67074 in Leon.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Leon (KS2001515) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Leon water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Leon has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Leon serve?

City of Leon serves approximately 667 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Leon 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
158
Galvanized — Replacement Required
15
Unknown Material
211
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 667
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?
City of Leon meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Leon serve?
City of Leon serves approximately 667 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Leon's water source?
City of Leon draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Leon's service area?
The City of Leon service area has a median household income of $76,667. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Leon get its water?
City of Leon'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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