Current Noncompliance KS 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Harper Company Rwd 5

EPA ID: KS2007709 ยท 209 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Harper Company Rwd 5 (KS2007709): 5 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Harper Company Rwd 5's EPA file includes 5 unresolved violations; the utility supplies water to approximately 209 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

209
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
12
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0023 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$97K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Harper Company Rwd 5 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$65,526
Median Household Income
1,893
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Harper Company Rwd 5 have a median household income of $65,526 and about 1,893 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 67% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Harper Company Rwd 5's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Harper Company Rwd 5 (EPA ID: KS2007709) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 209 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67058 in Harper.

Violation History

5 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 2, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 17, 2023 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
February 17, 2023 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
November 19, 2022 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 3 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0023 mg/L No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Harper Company Rwd 5 (KS2007709) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harper Company Rwd 5 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 5 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Harper Company Rwd 5 serve?

Harper Company Rwd 5 serves approximately 209 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Harper Company Rwd 5 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 12 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Harper Company Rwd 5 serve? ▼
Harper Company Rwd 5 serves approximately 209 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Harper Company Rwd 5's water source? ▼
Harper Company Rwd 5 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Harper Company Rwd 5's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0023 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Harper Company Rwd 5? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Harper Company Rwd 5 have a median household income of $65,526 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 67% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Harper Company Rwd 5 get its water? ▼
Harper Company Rwd 5's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Harper Company Rwd 5 (KS): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2007709/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Harper Company Rwd 5 (EPA ID: KS2007709) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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