City of Wellsville
EPA ID: KS2005916 · 1,933 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Wellsville (KS2005916): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, City of Wellsville has supplied tap water to 1,933 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Wellsville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Wellsville serves a community with a median household income of $77,271 and an estimated 20,357 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Wellsville'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Kansas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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 Wellsville, (EPA ID: KS2005916) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,933 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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 City of Wellsville (KS2005916) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Wellsville water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Wellsville in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Wellsville serve?
City of Wellsville serves approximately 1,933 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.
Where does City of Wellsville get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Wellsville Water Quality Report, KS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2005916/
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