Ellsworth Company Rwd 1
EPA ID: KS2005309 · 3,128 people served · 20 ZIP codes
In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 carried 12 violations still marked as unresolved — each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 3,128 people across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 83 (2021) to 11 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $63,125 and an estimated 73,788 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ellsworth Company Rwd 1'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.
About 1% of homes in Saline 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
Detected Contaminants
How Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
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.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 10 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. 3 detections recorded.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2005309) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 3,128 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 20 ZIP codes across 20 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (60/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 15, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 10 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 10 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 7 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | Yes |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.
Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67423 | 0.0066 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67480 | 0.0054 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67464 | 0.0052 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67490 | 0.0036 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67484 | 0.0032 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67455 | 0.0031 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67648 | 0.0029 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67481 | 0.0018 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67425 | 0.0017 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67671 | 0.0017 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67439 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67450 | 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67444 | 0.0013 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 67459 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 67401 — Salina
- 67418 — Barnard
- 67423 — Beverly
- 67425 — Brookville
- 67439 — Ellsworth
- 67444 — Geneseo
- 67450 — Holyrood
- 67454 — Kanopolis
- 67455 — Lincoln
- 67459 — Lorraine
- 67464 — Marquette
- 67467 — Minneapolis
- 67470 — New Cambria
- 67480 — Solomon
- 67481 — Sylvan Grove
- 67484 — Tescott
- 67490 — Wilson
- 67648 — Lucas
- 67665 — Russell
- 67671 — Victoria
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 (KS2005309) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?
Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 has recorded 11 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 serve?
Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 3,128 people across 20 ZIP codes in Kansas.
Where does Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 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:
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.
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What You Can Do
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