Water System Report KS

Douglas Company Rwd 6

EPA ID: KS2004512 · 360 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Douglas Company Rwd 6 shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 360 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

360
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$306K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$101,378
Median Household Income
33,128
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Douglas Company Rwd 6 serves a community with a median household income of $101,378 and an estimated 33,128 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Douglas Company Rwd 6'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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Douglas 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

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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:

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 $2,900 (one-time) vs. $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

Douglas Company Rwd 6 (EPA ID: KS2004512) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 360 people from surface water 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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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 Douglas Company Rwd 6 (KS2004512) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas Company Rwd 6 water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Douglas Company Rwd 6 serve?

Douglas Company Rwd 6 serves approximately 360 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Douglas Company Rwd 6 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
51
Unknown Material
1
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 360
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?
Douglas 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 Douglas Company Rwd 6 serve?
Douglas Company Rwd 6 serves approximately 360 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Douglas Company Rwd 6's water source?
Douglas Company Rwd 6 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Douglas Company Rwd 6's service area?
The Douglas Company Rwd 6 service area has a median household income of $101,378. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Douglas Company Rwd 6 get its water?
Douglas Company Rwd 6'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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