Water System Report KS

Nicodemus Township

EPA ID: KS2006505 · 24 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Nicodemus Township has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 24 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

24
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nicodemus Township Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$36,778
Median Household Income
162
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
95%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nicodemus Township serves a community with a median household income of $36,778 and an estimated 162 residents across its service area. Approximately 95% 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

Nicodemus Township'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Graham 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

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

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Brownell
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C 1 violation
B 36 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Nicodemus Township (EPA ID: KS2006505) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 24 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67625 in Bogue.

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 Nicodemus Township (KS2006505) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicodemus Township water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Nicodemus Township has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Nicodemus Township serve?

Nicodemus Township serves approximately 24 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Nicodemus Township 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:

12
Confirmed Lead
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
13
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 24
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?
Nicodemus Township meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Nicodemus Township serve?
Nicodemus Township serves approximately 24 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Nicodemus Township's water source?
Nicodemus Township draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Nicodemus Township's service area?
The Nicodemus Township service area has a median household income of $36,778. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Nicodemus Township get its water?
Nicodemus Township'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.
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