Water System Report KS

City of Edgerton

EPA ID: KS2009103 ยท 1,741 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Edgerton (KS2009103): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for City of Edgerton; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 1,741 residents it serves.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,741
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0052 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$257K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$89,133
Median Household Income
28,756
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
3%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with City of Edgerton have a median household income of $89,133 and about 28,756 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Edgerton'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 3 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Ottawa Company Rwd 2
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $650

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $650 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Edgerton, (EPA ID: KS2009103) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,741 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0052 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for City of Edgerton (KS2009103) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Edgerton water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Edgerton in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Edgerton serve?

City of Edgerton serves approximately 1,741 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does City of Edgerton get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for City of Edgerton; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does City of Edgerton serve? ▼
City of Edgerton serves approximately 1,741 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Edgerton's water source? ▼
City of Edgerton draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Edgerton's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0052 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with City of Edgerton? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to City of Edgerton have a median household income of $89,133 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Edgerton get its water? ▼
City of Edgerton'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Edgerton Water Quality Report, KS. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2009103/
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