Water System Report KS

City of Harper

EPA ID: KS2007702 · 1,273 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, City of Harper has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,273 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

1,273
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$97K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 1 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,526
Median Household Income
1,893
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Harper serves a community with a median household income of $65,526 and an estimated 1,893 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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 Harper'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Harper 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
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

City of Harper, (EPA ID: KS2007702) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,273 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67058 in Harper.

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 Harper (KS2007702) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Harper water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Harper serve?

City of Harper serves approximately 1,273 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Harper 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:

559
Confirmed Lead
2
Galvanized — Replacement Required
95
Unknown Material
0
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 all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,273
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?
City of Harper 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 Harper serve?
City of Harper serves approximately 1,273 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Harper's water source?
City of Harper draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Harper's service area?
The City of Harper service area has a median household income of $65,526. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Harper get its water?
City of Harper'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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