Current Noncompliance KS

Towns Riverview Subdivision

EPA ID: KS2005502 ยท 950 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Towns Riverview Subdivision (KS2005502): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Right now, Towns Riverview Subdivision shows 1 EPA violation marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 950 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

950
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0024 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$188K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Towns Riverview Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,507
Median Household Income
34,276
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Towns Riverview Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $72,507 and an estimated 34,276 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Towns Riverview Subdivision'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.

Moderate 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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Towns Riverview Subdivision compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Combined Radium 4 pCi/L (80% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 5 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Towns Riverview Subdivision (EPA ID: KS2005502) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 950 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67846 in Garden City.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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, 2023 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium Radionuclides 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0024 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.

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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 the full compliance record for Towns Riverview Subdivision (KS2005502) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Towns Riverview Subdivision water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Towns Riverview Subdivision serve?

Towns Riverview Subdivision serves approximately 950 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Towns Riverview Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Towns Riverview Subdivision's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Combined Radium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Towns Riverview Subdivision serve?
Towns Riverview Subdivision serves approximately 950 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Towns Riverview Subdivision's water source?
Towns Riverview Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Towns Riverview Subdivision's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0024 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Towns Riverview Subdivision's service area?
The Towns Riverview Subdivision service area has a median household income of $72,507. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Towns Riverview Subdivision get its water?
Towns Riverview Subdivision'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Towns Riverview Subdivision (KS): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2005502/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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