Water System Report KS

Douglas Company Rwd 2

EPA ID: KS2004508 ยท 1,163 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Douglas Company Rwd 2 (KS2004508): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Nothing in the federal violation file is listed against Douglas Company Rwd 2, a system that provides water to roughly 1,163 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,163
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0034 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$217K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Douglas Company Rwd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$80,250
Median Household Income
30,186
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
7%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Douglas Company Rwd 2 have a median household income of $80,250 and about 30,186 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Douglas Company Rwd 2'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
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

Bourbon Company Rwd 4
1,161 people
13 violations
Sumner Company Rwd 4
1,157 people
4 violations
0 violations
Coffey Company Rwd 2
1,146 people
8 violations
Linn Company Rwd 1
1,200 people
D 12 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Douglas Company Rwd 2 (EPA ID: KS2004508) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,163 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0034 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Douglas Company Rwd 2 (KS2004508) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas Company Rwd 2 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Douglas Company Rwd 2 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Douglas Company Rwd 2 serve?

Douglas Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 1,163 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Douglas Company Rwd 2 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Douglas Company Rwd 2; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Douglas Company Rwd 2 serve? ▼
Douglas Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 1,163 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Douglas Company Rwd 2's water source? ▼
Douglas Company Rwd 2 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Douglas Company Rwd 2's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0034 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Douglas Company Rwd 2? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Douglas Company Rwd 2 have a median household income of $80,250 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Douglas Company Rwd 2 get its water? ▼
Douglas Company Rwd 2'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Douglas Company Rwd 2 Water Quality Report, KS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2004508/
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