City of Burlington
EPA ID: KS2003101 · 2,641 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Burlington (KS2003101): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for City of Burlington shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 2,641 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Burlington Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Burlington serves a community with a median household income of $69,286 and an estimated 3,904 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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?
City of Burlington'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.
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
City of Burlington, (EPA ID: KS2003101) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 2,641 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 66839 in Burlington.
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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.
- 66839 - Burlington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Burlington (KS2003101) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Burlington water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Burlington 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 City of Burlington serve?
City of Burlington serves approximately 2,641 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.
Where does City of Burlington get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Burlington Water Quality Report, KS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2003101/
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