Water System Report KS

City of Esbon

EPA ID: KS2008904 · 68 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for City of Esbon shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 68 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

68
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$113K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,000
Median Household Income
108
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
92%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Esbon serves a community with a median household income of $72,000 and an estimated 108 residents across its service area. Approximately 92% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Esbon'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jewell 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

125 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

System Overview

City of Esbon, (EPA ID: KS2008904) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 68 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66941 in Esbon.

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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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 Esbon (KS2008904) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Esbon water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Esbon serve?

City of Esbon serves approximately 68 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Esbon 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
80
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
26
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 68
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 Esbon 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 Esbon serve?
City of Esbon serves approximately 68 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Esbon's water source?
City of Esbon draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Esbon's service area?
The City of Esbon service area has a median household income of $72,000. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Esbon get its water?
City of Esbon'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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