Water System Report KS

Kansas Soldiers Home

EPA ID: KS2005701 · 130 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Kansas Soldiers Home has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 130 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

C · 63
Avg Safety Score
130
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0059 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kansas Soldiers Home Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$36,014
Median Household Income
234
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
85%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kansas Soldiers Home serves a community with a median household income of $36,014 and an estimated 234 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Kansas Soldiers Home'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Ford 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Kansas Soldiers Home (EPA ID: KS2005701) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 130 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
67843 0.0059 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kansas Soldiers Home (KS2005701) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kansas Soldiers Home water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Kansas Soldiers Home serve?

Kansas Soldiers Home serves approximately 130 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Kansas Soldiers Home 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
69
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 130
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

Is water from Kansas Soldiers Home safe to drink?
Kansas Soldiers Home has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Kansas Soldiers Home meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kansas Soldiers Home serve?
Kansas Soldiers Home serves approximately 130 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Kansas Soldiers Home's water source?
Kansas Soldiers Home draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kansas Soldiers Home's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0059 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Kansas Soldiers Home's service area?
The Kansas Soldiers Home service area has a median household income of $36,014. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kansas Soldiers Home get its water?
Kansas Soldiers Home'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.

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