Water System Report KS

City of Horace

EPA ID: KS2007101 · 102 people served · 1 ZIP code

City of Horace carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 102 residents.

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

102
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$108K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,750
Median Household Income
1,293
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Horace serves a community with a median household income of $78,750 and an estimated 1,293 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Horace'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Greeley 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

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

City of Soldier
102 people
0 violations
C 0 violations
City of Latham
101 people
0 violations
City of Utica,
101 people
D 2 violations
City of Alton
100 people
C 10 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $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.

System Overview

City of Horace, (EPA ID: KS2007101) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 102 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67879 in Tribune.

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 City of Horace (KS2007101) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Horace water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Horace serve?

City of Horace serves approximately 102 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Horace get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Horace meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Horace serve?
City of Horace serves approximately 102 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Horace's water source?
City of Horace draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Horace's service area?
The City of Horace service area has a median household income of $78,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Horace get its water?
City of Horace'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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