Water System Report KS

Doniphan Company Rwd 6

EPA ID: KS2004310 · 428 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Doniphan Company Rwd 6 kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 428 people served.

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

428
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Doniphan Company Rwd 6 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,428
Median Household Income
3,423
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Doniphan Company Rwd 6 serves a community with a median household income of $75,428 and an estimated 3,423 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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?

Groundwater

Doniphan Company Rwd 6's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Doniphan 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

91 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 96% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

B 3 violations
City of Assaria
427 people
0 violations
0 violations
C 18 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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

Doniphan Company Rwd 6 (EPA ID: KS2004310) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 428 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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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 Doniphan Company Rwd 6 (KS2004310) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doniphan Company Rwd 6 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Doniphan Company Rwd 6 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Doniphan Company Rwd 6 serve?

Doniphan Company Rwd 6 serves approximately 428 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Doniphan Company Rwd 6 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
160
Unknown Material
83
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 428
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?
Doniphan Company Rwd 6 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Doniphan Company Rwd 6 serve?
Doniphan Company Rwd 6 serves approximately 428 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Doniphan Company Rwd 6's water source?
Doniphan Company Rwd 6 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Doniphan Company Rwd 6's service area?
The Doniphan Company Rwd 6 service area has a median household income of $75,428. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Doniphan Company Rwd 6 get its water?
Doniphan Company Rwd 6's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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