Water System Report KS

Jefferson Company Rwd 15

EPA ID: KS2008721 · 563 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Jefferson Company Rwd 15 — the supplier serving 563 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

563
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$165K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 82% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2022). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jefferson Company Rwd 15 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,432
Median Household Income
381
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
91%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jefferson Company Rwd 15 serves a community with a median household income of $66,432 and an estimated 381 residents across its service area. Approximately 91% 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

Jefferson Company Rwd 15'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

126 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Weir
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City of Goessel
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C 3 violations
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B 6 violations
City of Claflin
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D 4 violations
City of Waverly
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0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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 15 (EPA ID: KS2008721) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 563 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66429 in Grantville.

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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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 Jefferson Company Rwd 15 (KS2008721) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson Company Rwd 15 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Jefferson Company Rwd 15 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Jefferson Company Rwd 15 serve?

Jefferson Company Rwd 15 serves approximately 563 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does Jefferson Company Rwd 15 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
46
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: Reported some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 563
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?
Jefferson Company Rwd 15 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jefferson Company Rwd 15 serve?
Jefferson Company Rwd 15 serves approximately 563 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Jefferson Company Rwd 15's water source?
Jefferson Company Rwd 15 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jefferson Company Rwd 15's service area?
The Jefferson Company Rwd 15 service area has a median household income of $66,432. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jefferson Company Rwd 15 get its water?
Jefferson Company Rwd 15'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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