Current Noncompliance KS

Douglas Company Rwd 6

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Douglas Company Rwd 6 (KS2004512): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Douglas Company Rwd 6, 1 violation is listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 360 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.

Data: EPA SDWIS

360
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
3
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.

๐ŸŒŠ 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Detected Contaminants

How Douglas Company Rwd 6 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 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. 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 โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,900 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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

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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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Douglas Company Rwd 6's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Douglas Company Rwd 6 (KS): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2004512/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Douglas Company Rwd 6 (EPA ID: KS2004512) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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