Water System Report KS

City of Lane

EPA ID: KS2005901 · 244 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, City of Lane has stayed completely violation-free for its 244 residents.

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

244
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$183K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,167
Median Household Income
1,052
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Lane serves a community with a median household income of $69,167 and an estimated 1,052 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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 Lane'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Franklin 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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,200

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

City of Lane, (EPA ID: KS2005901) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 244 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66042 in Lane.

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 Lane (KS2005901) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Lane water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Lane serve?

City of Lane serves approximately 244 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Lane 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
17
Galvanized — Replacement Required
55
Unknown Material
59
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 some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 244
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 Lane 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 Lane serve?
City of Lane serves approximately 244 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Lane's water source?
City of Lane 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 Lane's service area?
The City of Lane service area has a median household income of $69,167. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Lane get its water?
City of Lane'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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