Water System Report KS

Franklin Company Rwd 1

EPA ID: KS2005915 · 665 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Franklin Company Rwd 1 carry zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 665 residents.

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

665
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$211K
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 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Franklin Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,279
Median Household Income
24,378
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Franklin Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $79,279 and an estimated 24,378 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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 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.

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

55 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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,220
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $200
Water Filtration $180
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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.

Cost of Inaction

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

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Franklin Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2005915) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 665 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Franklin Company Rwd 1 (KS2005915) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Franklin Company Rwd 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Franklin Company Rwd 1 serve?

Franklin Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 665 people across 5 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Franklin Company Rwd 1 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
14
Unknown Material
744
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.
Population served: 665
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 1 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 1 serve?
Franklin Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 665 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Franklin Company Rwd 1's water source?
Franklin Company Rwd 1 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 1's service area?
The Franklin Company Rwd 1 service area has a median household income of $79,279. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Franklin Company Rwd 1 get its water?
Franklin 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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