Water System Report KS

Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26

EPA ID: KS2001709 · 1 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 1 resident, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

1
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$98K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,970
Median Household Income
1,735
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
87%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 serves a community with a median household income of $52,970 and an estimated 1,735 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Chase County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

72 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 96% 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
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 (EPA ID: KS2001709) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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

  • 66845 — Cottonwood Falls
  • 66869 — Strong City

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 (KS2001709) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 serve?

Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 serves approximately 1 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 serve?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 serves approximately 1 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26's water source?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26's service area?
The Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 service area has a median household income of $52,970. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26 get its water?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 26's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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