Water System Report KS

Chicopee Rural Water District

EPA ID: KS2003704 · 425 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Chicopee Rural Water District recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 425 people.

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

425
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$130K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 3 (2022). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Chicopee Rural Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,257
Median Household Income
24,814
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chicopee Rural Water District serves a community with a median household income of $48,257 and an estimated 24,814 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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?

Surface Water

Chicopee Rural Water District'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Crawford 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Chicopee Rural Water District (EPA ID: KS2003704) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 425 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66762 in Pittsburg.

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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Free 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Chicopee Rural Water District (KS2003704) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicopee Rural Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Chicopee Rural Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Chicopee Rural Water District serve?

Chicopee Rural Water District serves approximately 425 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Chicopee Rural Water District 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
194
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 425
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?
Chicopee Rural Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Chicopee Rural Water District serve?
Chicopee Rural Water District serves approximately 425 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Chicopee Rural Water District's water source?
Chicopee Rural Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Chicopee Rural Water District's service area?
The Chicopee Rural Water District service area has a median household income of $48,257. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Chicopee Rural Water District get its water?
Chicopee Rural Water District'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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