Water System Report KS

City of Ellsworth

EPA ID: KS2005306 · 2,992 people served · 1 ZIP code

City of Ellsworth earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 2,992 people.

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

2,992
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$144K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Ellsworth Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,464
Median Household Income
3,412
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Ellsworth serves a community with a median household income of $72,464 and an estimated 3,412 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

City of Ellsworth'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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 Ellsworth, (EPA ID: KS2005306) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 2,992 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67439 in Ellsworth.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Ellsworth (KS2005306) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Ellsworth water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Ellsworth has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Ellsworth serve?

City of Ellsworth serves approximately 2,992 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Ellsworth 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:

13
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
3
Unknown Material
1,163
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,992
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?
City of Ellsworth meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Ellsworth serve?
City of Ellsworth serves approximately 2,992 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Ellsworth's water source?
City of Ellsworth draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Ellsworth's service area?
The City of Ellsworth service area has a median household income of $72,464. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Ellsworth get its water?
City of Ellsworth'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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