Monitoring Violations KS

City of Grainfield

EPA ID: KS2006302 · 321 people served · 1 ZIP code

Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 1 violation at City of Grainfield remain without resolution — the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 321 residents.

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

C · 62
Avg Safety Score
321
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
4
Contaminants Flagged
$120K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$53,125
Median Household Income
462
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Grainfield serves a community with a median household income of $53,125 and an estimated 462 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

City of Grainfield'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Gove 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

76 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Grainfield compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

City of Grainfield, (EPA ID: KS2006302) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 321 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67737 in Grainfield.

Average Home Safety Score: C (62/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

5 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
67737 0.0008 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Grainfield (KS2006302) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Grainfield water safe to drink?

City of Grainfield has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does City of Grainfield serve?

City of Grainfield serves approximately 321 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Grainfield get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
181
Unknown Material
0
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 321
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

Is water from City of Grainfield safe to drink?
City of Grainfield has a C safety grade based on 5 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of Grainfield's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Grainfield serve?
City of Grainfield serves approximately 321 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Grainfield's water source?
City of Grainfield draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Grainfield's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Grainfield's service area?
The City of Grainfield service area has a median household income of $53,125. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Grainfield get its water?
City of Grainfield'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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

City of Grainfield (EPA ID: KS2006302) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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