Water System Report KS

City of Whitewater

EPA ID: KS2001523 · 666 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for City of Whitewater shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 666 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

666
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$136K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 2 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,472
Median Household Income
1,561
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Whitewater serves a community with a median household income of $63,472 and an estimated 1,561 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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 Whitewater'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

75 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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 Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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 Whitewater, (EPA ID: KS2001523) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 666 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67154 in Whitewater.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Whitewater (KS2001523) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Whitewater water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Whitewater serve?

City of Whitewater serves approximately 666 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Whitewater 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
14
Unknown Material
79
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.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 666
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 Whitewater 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 Whitewater serve?
City of Whitewater serves approximately 666 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Whitewater's water source?
City of Whitewater 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 Whitewater's service area?
The City of Whitewater service area has a median household income of $63,472. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Whitewater get its water?
City of Whitewater'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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