Jefferson Company Rwd 2
EPA ID: KS2008719 · 642 people served · 5 ZIP codes
Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Jefferson Company Rwd 2 — the supplier serving 642 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jefferson Company Rwd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Jefferson Company Rwd 2 serves a community with a median household income of $81,042 and an estimated 38,810 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?
Jefferson Company Rwd 2'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.
About 1% of homes in Douglas 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
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
Jefferson Company Rwd 2 (EPA ID: KS2008719) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 642 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
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
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 2 (KS2008719) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jefferson Company Rwd 2 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Jefferson Company Rwd 2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Jefferson Company Rwd 2 serve?
Jefferson Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 642 people across 5 ZIP codes in Kansas.
Where does Jefferson Company Rwd 2 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.