Ellsworth Company Rwd 1
EPA ID: KS2005309 · 3,128 people served · 20 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 (KS2005309): 5 past health-based violations, since resolved. Beyond the 7 historical violations on Ellsworth Company Rwd 1's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 3,128 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Ellsworth Company Rwd 1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.
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
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.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Chlorite | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2021 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 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 evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 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.
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?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ellsworth Company Rwd 1; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
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.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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