Health Violations Found KS 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Crawford Company Rwd 1c

EPA ID: KS2003719 · 1,915 people served · 11 ZIP codes

Crawford Company Rwd 1c's current EPA file includes 4 unresolved violations — every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 1,915 residents across its service territory.

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

C · 63
Avg Safety Score
1,915
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0009 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$118K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 7 (2022). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Crawford Company Rwd 1c Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$56,320
Median Household Income
36,306
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Crawford Company Rwd 1c serves a community with a median household income of $56,320 and an estimated 36,306 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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

Crawford Company Rwd 1c'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.

Elevated 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

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Crawford Company Rwd 1c compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 1009 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.004 mg/L
Intestinal damage, bone damage
Chlorite 1 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1009 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.004 mg/L. Intestinal damage, bone damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 1008 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Contaminant 1009 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

City of Marion,
1,902 people
C 2 violations
Cherokee Company Rwd 3
1,900 people
0 violations
Larned State Hospital
1,900 people
0 violations
City of Wellsville
1,933 people
B 0 violations
B 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $491
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $109
PFAS Treatment $91
Total Estimated Cost $1,091

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,091 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Crawford Company Rwd 1c (EPA ID: KS2003719) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,915 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 11 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 2, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1009 Other Violation 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 1008 Other Violation 1 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)

Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.

Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
66711 0.0009 mg/L No N/A

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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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 Crawford Company Rwd 1c (KS2003719) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crawford Company Rwd 1c water safe to drink?

Crawford Company Rwd 1c has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Crawford Company Rwd 1c serve?

Crawford Company Rwd 1c serves approximately 1,915 people across 11 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Crawford Company Rwd 1c 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
288
Unknown Material
605
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: 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: 1,915
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

Is water from Crawford Company Rwd 1c safe to drink?
Crawford Company Rwd 1c has a C safety grade based on 8 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Crawford Company Rwd 1c's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1009, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Contaminant 1008, Chlorite. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Crawford Company Rwd 1c serve?
Crawford Company Rwd 1c serves approximately 1,915 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Crawford Company Rwd 1c's water source?
Crawford Company Rwd 1c draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Crawford Company Rwd 1c's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0009 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Crawford Company Rwd 1c's service area?
The Crawford Company Rwd 1c service area has a median household income of $56,320. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Crawford Company Rwd 1c get its water?
Crawford Company Rwd 1c'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Crawford Company Rwd 1c (EPA ID: KS2003719) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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