City of Valley Falls
EPA ID: KS2008710 · 1,086 people served · 1 ZIP code
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, City of Valley Falls posted zero EPA violations serving 1,086 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Valley Falls Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Valley Falls serves a community with a median household income of $73,125 and an estimated 2,723 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Valley Falls'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 1% of homes in St. Louis County, Missouri rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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
City of Valley Falls, (EPA ID: KS2008710) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,086 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 66088 in Valley Falls.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
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
- 66088 — Valley Falls
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Valley Falls (KS2008710) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Valley Falls water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Valley Falls has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Valley Falls serve?
City of Valley Falls serves approximately 1,086 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.
Where does City of Valley Falls 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:
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.