Water System Report KS

Frusi Water Treatment Plant

EPA ID: KS2006114 · 35,784 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Frusi Water Treatment Plant kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 35,784 people served.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
35,784
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$222K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Frusi Water Treatment Plant Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$46,403
Median Household Income
16,876
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
18%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Frusi Water Treatment Plant serves a community with a median household income of $46,403 and an estimated 16,876 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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

Frusi Water Treatment Plant'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Geary 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.

Infrastructure Risk

25 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 38% 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. 7 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Garden City
35,126 people
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35,000 people
0 violations
C 2 violations
City of Hutchinson
39,712 people
B 21 violations
City of Dodge City
27,104 people
D 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,800 (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

Frusi Water Treatment Plant (EPA ID: KS2006114) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 35,784 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66442 in Fort Riley.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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
66442 0.0012 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Frusi Water Treatment Plant (KS2006114) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frusi Water Treatment Plant water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Frusi Water Treatment Plant has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Frusi Water Treatment Plant serve?

Frusi Water Treatment Plant serves approximately 35,784 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Frusi Water Treatment Plant get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
(785) 370-1235
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from Fort Riley Utility Services, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Disinfectant used
Chlorine

Source: Fort Riley Utility Services, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Fort Riley Utility Services, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
13
Latest sample
3/18/2024
Highest analyte
PFOA: 21.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 21.1 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFHxS 20.1 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 16.5 ppt
PFHxA 9.2 ppt
PFOS 8.8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 6.9 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

Understand PFAS health context and filtration →

PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
PFBS
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
Component of EPA Hazard Index — combined exposure assessed against unitless threshold of 1.0.
6.9 ppt No federal limit set
PFHpA
Not yet EPA-regulated
1 ppt No federal limit set
PFHxA
Not yet EPA-regulated
9.2 ppt No federal limit set
PFHxS
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
20.1 ppt 10 ppt Above EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
21.1 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
8.8 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA limit
PFBS
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
Component of EPA Hazard Index — combined exposure assessed against unitless threshold of 1.0.
7.64 ppt No federal limit set
PFHpA
Not yet EPA-regulated
4.73 ppt No federal limit set
PFHxA
Not yet EPA-regulated
17.4 ppt No federal limit set
PFHxS
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
56.2 ppt 10 ppt Above EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
59.8 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA limit
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
77.4 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA limit
PFPeA
Not yet EPA-regulated
30 ppt No federal limit set
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
7.28 ppt No federal limit set
PFHxS
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
5.15 ppt 10 ppt Below EPA limit
4:2 FTS
Not yet EPA-regulated
6.34 ppt No federal limit set

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by Fort Riley Utility Services, Inc..

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

Learn more about PFAS health effects and filtration →

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

33
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,651
Unknown Material
1,871
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 35,784
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.

Learn about lead in drinking water →

Aesthetic water quality

These measurements describe the look, taste, and feel of the water this utility delivers. They are not contaminant violations — they sit alongside federal Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) which the EPA publishes as non-enforceable guidance.

pH
8.6
How acidic or basic the water is on a 0-14 scale. Drinking water is typically near neutral.
EPA secondary range: 6.5 – 8.5
Fluoride
0.98 ppm
Utility adds fluoride
Measured fluoride concentration in parts per million.
EPA secondary MCL: 2.0 ppm
Alkalinity
53 ppm CaCO₃
Capacity of the water to neutralize acids, expressed as calcium carbonate equivalent.
Total dissolved solids
350 ppm
Mineral content remaining after evaporation, including calcium, magnesium, sodium, and other dissolved substances.
EPA secondary MCL: 500 ppm

Aesthetic measurements from Fort Riley Utility Services, Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

Aesthetic measurements are reported by the utility from its annual sampling. EPA Secondary MCLs are advisory thresholds — values outside them indicate aesthetic concerns such as taste or appearance, not health violations. Federal contaminant testing is shown in the sections above.

Hard water detected in Fort Riley Utility Services, Inc.

Your utility reported water hardness of 160 ppm CaCO₃ (9.3 grains per gallon) in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report. This is in the moderately hard range and may cause scale buildup, reduced appliance lifespan, and dry skin or hair.

Solutions for hard water

There are three common approaches to treating hard water: salt-based ion-exchange softeners (most effective, require salt refills), salt-free conditioners (lower maintenance, scale prevention only), and reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink (cooking and drinking water only). Aquasana, EcoWater, Pelican, and SpringWell are among the major US brands.

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Hardness data parsed from this utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report. Severity bands per USGS hard water classification.

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Frusi Water Treatment Plant safe to drink?
Frusi Water Treatment Plant 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?
Frusi Water Treatment Plant meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Frusi Water Treatment Plant serve?
Frusi Water Treatment Plant serves approximately 35,784 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Frusi Water Treatment Plant's water source?
Frusi Water Treatment Plant draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Frusi Water Treatment Plant's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Frusi Water Treatment Plant's service area?
The Frusi Water Treatment Plant service area has a median household income of $46,403. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Frusi Water Treatment Plant get its water?
Frusi Water Treatment Plant'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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3

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