Historical Compliance Records KS

Jefferson Company Rwd 13

EPA ID: KS2008704 ยท 2,115 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jefferson Company Rwd 13 (KS2008704): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Jefferson Company Rwd 13, 3 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 2,115 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,115
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$228K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jefferson Company Rwd 13 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$85,885
Median Household Income
50,814
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
33th
Poverty Percentile
56th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jefferson Company Rwd 13 serves a community with a median household income of $85,885 and an estimated 50,814 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Jefferson Company Rwd 13'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
26th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Jefferson Company Rwd 13 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report 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.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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14 violations
City of Fredonia
2,111 people
2 violations
City of Council Grove
2,111 people
2 violations
Riley Company Rwd 1
2,108 people
0 violations
Neosho Company Rwd 4
2,095 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,386
Radon Mitigation $743
PFAS Treatment $71
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Jefferson Company Rwd 13 (EPA ID: KS2008704) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 2,115 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
February 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 30, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0001 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Jefferson Company Rwd 13 (KS2008704) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson Company Rwd 13 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Jefferson Company Rwd 13; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Jefferson Company Rwd 13 serve?

Jefferson Company Rwd 13 serves approximately 2,115 people across 7 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Jefferson Company Rwd 13 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Jefferson Company Rwd 13's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Contaminant 0700, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Jefferson Company Rwd 13 serve?
Jefferson Company Rwd 13 serves approximately 2,115 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Jefferson Company Rwd 13's water source?
Jefferson Company Rwd 13 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Jefferson Company Rwd 13's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Jefferson Company Rwd 13's service area?
The Jefferson Company Rwd 13 service area has a median household income of $85,885. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jefferson Company Rwd 13 get its water?
Jefferson Company Rwd 13'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Jefferson Company Rwd 13 (KS): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2008704/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Jefferson Company Rwd 13 (EPA ID: KS2008704) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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