Water System Report KS

City of Gridley

EPA ID: KS2003103 · 312 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at City of Gridley shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 312 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

312
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$95K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,139
Median Household Income
519
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Gridley serves a community with a median household income of $60,139 and an estimated 519 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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?

Surface Water

City of Gridley'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Coffey 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

68 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
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

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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 Gridley, (EPA ID: KS2003103) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 312 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66852 in Gridley.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Gridley (KS2003103) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Gridley water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Gridley serve?

City of Gridley serves approximately 312 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Gridley 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
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
217
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 312
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 Gridley 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 Gridley serve?
City of Gridley serves approximately 312 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Gridley's water source?
City of Gridley 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 Gridley's service area?
The City of Gridley service area has a median household income of $60,139. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Gridley get its water?
City of Gridley'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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