Water System Report KS

Red Bud Lake Improvement District

EPA ID: KS2004111 · 56 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for Red Bud Lake Improvement District: clean, five years, 56 residents.

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

56
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$157K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Red Bud Lake Improvement District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,755
Median Household Income
10,177
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Red Bud Lake Improvement District serves a community with a median household income of $66,755 and an estimated 10,177 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: 33% 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

Red Bud Lake Improvement 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Dickinson 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

72 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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

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

Red Bud Lake Improvement District (EPA ID: KS2004111) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 56 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67410 in Abilene.

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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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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Red Bud Lake Improvement District (KS2004111) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Bud Lake Improvement District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Red Bud Lake Improvement District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Red Bud Lake Improvement District serve?

Red Bud Lake Improvement District serves approximately 56 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Red Bud Lake Improvement 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
51
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: 56
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?
Red Bud Lake Improvement District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Red Bud Lake Improvement District serve?
Red Bud Lake Improvement District serves approximately 56 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Red Bud Lake Improvement District's water source?
Red Bud Lake Improvement District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Red Bud Lake Improvement District's service area?
The Red Bud Lake Improvement District service area has a median household income of $66,755. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Red Bud Lake Improvement District get its water?
Red Bud Lake Improvement 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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