Cowley Company Rwd 1
EPA ID: KS2003507 · 1,500 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cowley Company Rwd 1 (KS2003507): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Cowley Company Rwd 1 recorded zero violation - solid performance for a utility serving 1,500 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cowley Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Cowley Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $57,583 and an estimated 15,336 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: 45% 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?
Cowley Company Rwd 1'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Cowley Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2003507) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 67005 in Arkansas City.
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 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 67005 - Arkansas City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cowley Company Rwd 1 (KS2003507) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cowley Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Cowley Company Rwd 1 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 Cowley Company Rwd 1 serve?
Cowley Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 1,500 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.
Where does Cowley Company Rwd 1 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cowley Company Rwd 1 Water Quality Report, KS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2003507/
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