Water System Report KS

Franklin Company Rwd 3

EPA ID: KS2005911 · 85 people served · 1 ZIP code

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Franklin Company Rwd 3 reported no EPA violations for its service population of 85.

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

85
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$213K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Franklin Company Rwd 3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,145
Median Household Income
766
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Franklin Company Rwd 3 serves a community with a median household income of $84,145 and an estimated 766 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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

Franklin Company Rwd 3'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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Franklin Company Rwd 3 (EPA ID: KS2005911) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 85 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66078 in Princeton.

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 Franklin Company Rwd 3 (KS2005911) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin Company Rwd 3 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Franklin Company Rwd 3 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Franklin Company Rwd 3 serve?

Franklin Company Rwd 3 serves approximately 85 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Franklin Company Rwd 3 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
43
Unknown Material
16
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: Reported some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 85
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?
Franklin Company Rwd 3 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Franklin Company Rwd 3 serve?
Franklin Company Rwd 3 serves approximately 85 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Franklin Company Rwd 3's water source?
Franklin Company Rwd 3 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Franklin Company Rwd 3's service area?
The Franklin Company Rwd 3 service area has a median household income of $84,145. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Franklin Company Rwd 3 get its water?
Franklin Company Rwd 3'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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