City of Lorraine
EPA ID: KS2005303 · 140 people served · 1 ZIP code
Unlike many utilities its size, City of Lorraine carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 140 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Lorraine Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Lorraine serves a community with a median household income of $63,125 and an estimated 334 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Lorraine'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.
About 1% of homes in Ellsworth County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
City of Lorraine, (EPA ID: KS2005303) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 140 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 67459 in Lorraine.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 67459 — Lorraine
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Lorraine (KS2005303) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Lorraine water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Lorraine has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Lorraine serve?
City of Lorraine serves approximately 140 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.
Where does City of Lorraine 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:
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.
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.