Jackson Company Rwd 1
EPA ID: KS2008511 · 2,500 people served · 11 ZIP codes
2 open EPA findings remain on record at Jackson Company Rwd 1 — the utility supplies approximately 2,500 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 14 (2024) to 6 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jackson Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Jackson Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $76,493 and an estimated 38,375 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Jackson Company Rwd 1'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Jackson Company Rwd 1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Kansas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Jackson Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2008511) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 2,500 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 10 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66440 | 0.0031 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 66539 | 0.0019 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 66533 | 0.0016 mg/L | No | N/A |
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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 66418 — Delia
- 66436 — Holton
- 66440 — Hoyt
- 66509 — Mayetta
- 66512 — Meriden
- 66533 — Rossville
- 66539 — Silver Lake
- 66540 — Soldier
- 66552 — Whiting
- 66617 — Topeka
- 66618 — Topeka
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jackson Company Rwd 1 (KS2008511) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jackson Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?
Jackson Company Rwd 1 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Jackson Company Rwd 1 serve?
Jackson Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 2,500 people across 11 ZIP codes in Kansas.
Where does Jackson Company Rwd 1 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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