Water System Report KS

City of Soldier

EPA ID: KS2008508 · 102 people served · 1 ZIP code

City of Soldier 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)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$170K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,500
Median Household Income
668
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Soldier serves a community with a median household income of $58,500 and an estimated 668 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Soldier's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Jackson 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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 0 violations
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City of Utica,
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D 2 violations
City of Alton
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C 10 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
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 Soldier, (EPA ID: KS2008508) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 102 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66540 in Soldier.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Soldier (KS2008508) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Soldier water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Soldier serve?

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

Where does City of Soldier get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
66
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 102
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 Soldier 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 Soldier serve?
City of Soldier serves approximately 102 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Soldier's water source?
City of Soldier draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Soldier's service area?
The City of Soldier service area has a median household income of $58,500. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Soldier get its water?
City of Soldier's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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