Water System Report KS

City of Nortonville,

EPA ID: KS2008703 · 599 people served · 2 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, City of Nortonville, has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 599 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

599
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$215K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$82,987
Median Household Income
1,955
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Nortonville, serves a community with a median household income of $82,987 and an estimated 1,955 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?

Surface Water

City of Nortonville,'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
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.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $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

NORTONVILLE, CITY OF (EPA ID: KS2008703) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 599 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Nortonville, (KS2008703) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Nortonville, water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Nortonville, serve?

City of Nortonville, serves approximately 599 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does City of Nortonville, 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
338
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: 599
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 Nortonville, 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 Nortonville, serve?
City of Nortonville, serves approximately 599 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Nortonville,'s water source?
City of Nortonville, 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 Nortonville,'s service area?
The City of Nortonville, service area has a median household income of $82,987. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Nortonville, get its water?
City of Nortonville,'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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