City of Latham
EPA ID: KS2001517 · 101 people served · 1 ZIP code
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, City of Latham has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 101 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Latham Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Latham'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.
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
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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 Latham, (EPA ID: KS2001517) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 101 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 67072 in Latham.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 67072 — Latham
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Latham (KS2001517) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Latham water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Latham has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Latham serve?
City of Latham serves approximately 101 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.
Where does City of Latham 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:
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.
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.