Cherokee Company Rwd 8
EPA ID: KS2002121 · 1,235 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cherokee Company Rwd 8 (KS2002121): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Cherokee Company Rwd 8 carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 1,235 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cherokee Company Rwd 8 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Cherokee Company Rwd 8 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 8'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Kansas
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 8 (EPA ID: KS2002121) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,235 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 8 (KS2002121) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cherokee Company Rwd 8 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Cherokee Company Rwd 8 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Cherokee Company Rwd 8 serve?
Cherokee Company Rwd 8 serves approximately 1,235 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kansas.
Where does Cherokee Company Rwd 8 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cherokee Company Rwd 8 Water Quality Report, KS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2002121/
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