Water System Report KS

City of Winfield

EPA ID: KS2003513 ยท 11,726 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Winfield (KS2003513): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - City of Winfield has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 11,726.

Data: EPA SDWIS

11,726
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0032 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,299
Median Household Income
14,183
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Winfield serves a community with a median household income of $58,299 and an estimated 14,183 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Winfield'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

City of Arkansas City
11,929 people
9 violations
Shawnee Company Rwd 4c
12,000 people
B 0 violations
City of Haysville
11,315 people
B 0 violations
City of Ottawa
12,604 people
2 violations
City of Atchison
10,694 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 Winfield, (EPA ID: KS2003513) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 11,726 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67156 in Winfield.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0032 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 City of Winfield (KS2003513) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Winfield water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Winfield 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 Winfield serve?

City of Winfield serves approximately 11,726 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Winfield get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Winfield 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 Winfield serve?
City of Winfield serves approximately 11,726 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Winfield's water source?
City of Winfield draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Winfield's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0032 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Winfield's service area?
The City of Winfield service area has a median household income of $58,299. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Winfield get its water?
City of Winfield'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Winfield, KS: Serves 12K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2003513/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-ks2003513,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{City of Winfield, KS: Serves 12K People}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2003513/}
}
Home Water Systems Kansas City of Winfield

Get safety alerts for City of Winfield, Kansas

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool - no phone call required.