Current Noncompliance KS

Ellis Company Rwd 6

EPA ID: KS2005122 ยท 383 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ellis Company Rwd 6 (KS2005122): 5 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Ellis Company Rwd 6, 5 open violations, 383 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

383
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$198K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$67,919
Median Household Income
25,648
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
17%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Ellis Company Rwd 6 have a median household income of $67,919 and about 25,648 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ellis Company Rwd 6's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% 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

Osage Company Rwd 6
383 people
0 violations
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380 people
13 violations
9 violations
1 violation
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $550

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $550 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Ellis Company Rwd 6 (EPA ID: KS2005122) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 383 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 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
January 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 2, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 6, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 31, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 2, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 30, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

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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 available EPA compliance records for Ellis Company Rwd 6 (KS2005122) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis Company Rwd 6 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 5 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Ellis Company Rwd 6 serve?

Ellis Company Rwd 6 serves approximately 383 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Ellis Company Rwd 6 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 7 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Ellis Company Rwd 6 serve? ▼
Ellis Company Rwd 6 serves approximately 383 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Ellis Company Rwd 6's water source? ▼
Ellis Company Rwd 6 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ellis Company Rwd 6's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.003 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 Ellis Company Rwd 6? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Ellis Company Rwd 6 have a median household income of $67,919 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ellis Company Rwd 6 get its water? ▼
Ellis Company Rwd 6's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ellis Company Rwd 6 (KS): 7 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2005122/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Ellis Company Rwd 6 (KS): 7 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
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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

Ellis Company Rwd 6 (EPA ID: KS2005122) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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