Water System Report KS

City of Ozawkie

EPA ID: KS2008718 · 636 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: City of Ozawkie — zero violations, five years, 636 served.

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

636
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$208K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,042
Median Household Income
1,974
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Ozawkie serves a community with a median household income of $81,042 and an estimated 1,974 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Ozawkie'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Jefferson 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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 80% 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

City of Ozawkie, (EPA ID: KS2008718) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 636 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66070 in Ozawkie.

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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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 Ozawkie (KS2008718) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Ozawkie water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Ozawkie serve?

City of Ozawkie serves approximately 636 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Ozawkie get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
259
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 636
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 Ozawkie 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 Ozawkie serve?
City of Ozawkie serves approximately 636 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Ozawkie's water source?
City of Ozawkie draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Ozawkie's service area?
The City of Ozawkie service area has a median household income of $81,042. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Ozawkie get its water?
City of Ozawkie'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.
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