Water System Report KS

City of Hesston

EPA ID: KS2007902 ยท 3,495 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Hesston (KS2007902): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, City of Hesston has stayed completely violation-free for its 3,495 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,495
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$190K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,393
Median Household Income
25,621
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Hesston serves a community with a median household income of $68,393 and an estimated 25,621 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Hesston'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

City of Lindsborg
3,496 people
0 violations
City of Lyons
3,556 people
14 violations
City of Marysville
3,417 people
2 violations
City of Beloit
3,407 people
24 violations
City of Frontenac
3,395 people
7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $800
Radon Mitigation $400
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.

System Overview

City of Hesston, (EPA ID: KS2007902) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 3,495 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 the full compliance record for City of Hesston (KS2007902) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Hesston water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Hesston in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Hesston serve?

City of Hesston serves approximately 3,495 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does City of Hesston get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Hesston 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 Hesston serve?
City of Hesston serves approximately 3,495 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Hesston's water source?
City of Hesston draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Hesston's service area?
The City of Hesston service area has a median household income of $68,393. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Hesston get its water?
City of Hesston'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Hesston Water Quality Report, KS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2007902/
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