Cowley Company Rwd 7
EPA ID: KS2003516 · 300 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cowley Company Rwd 7 (KS2003516): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. 1 total violation across five years at Cowley Company Rwd 7 - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 300 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cowley Company Rwd 7 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Cowley Company Rwd 7 serves a community with a median household income of $83,031 and an estimated 5,961 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Cowley Company Rwd 7'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 75th 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
Detected Contaminants
How Cowley Company Rwd 7 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Cowley Company Rwd 7 (EPA ID: KS2003516) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 300 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0013 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
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 7 (KS2003516) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cowley Company Rwd 7 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cowley Company Rwd 7; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Cowley Company Rwd 7 serve?
Cowley Company Rwd 7 serves approximately 300 people across 4 ZIP codes in Kansas.
Where does Cowley Company Rwd 7 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
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