Cherokee Company Rwd 9
EPA ID: KS2002120 · 900 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Cherokee Company Rwd 9 stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 900 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cherokee Company Rwd 9 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Cherokee Company Rwd 9 serves a community with a median household income of $64,271 and an estimated 11,660 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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?
Cherokee Company Rwd 9'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 2% of homes in Cherokee County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th 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
Cherokee Company Rwd 9 (EPA ID: KS2002120) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 900 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Cherokee Company Rwd 9 (KS2002120) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cherokee Company Rwd 9 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Cherokee Company Rwd 9 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Cherokee Company Rwd 9 serve?
Cherokee Company Rwd 9 serves approximately 900 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kansas.
Where does Cherokee Company Rwd 9 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.