Water System Report KS

Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18

EPA ID: KS2008514 · 1 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1 resident continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

1
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$211K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,457
Median Household Income
5,666
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 serves a community with a median household income of $68,457 and an estimated 5,666 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Atchison County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 (EPA ID: KS2008514) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66436 in Holton.

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 Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 (KS2008514) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 serve?

Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 serves approximately 1 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 serve?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 serves approximately 1 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18's water source?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18's service area?
The Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 service area has a median household income of $68,457. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18 get its water?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 18'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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