Water System Report KS

Johnson Company Rwd 7

EPA ID: KS2009104 · 6,457 people served · 12 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Johnson Company Rwd 7 shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 6,457 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

6,457
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$300K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 4 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Johnson Company Rwd 7 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$104,226
Median Household Income
229,294
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
27th
Poverty Percentile
43th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Johnson Company Rwd 7 serves a community with a median household income of $104,226 and an estimated 229,294 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Johnson Company Rwd 7'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
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
52th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Miami 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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 18 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

Butler Company Rwd 5
6,457 people
B 6 violations
City of Eudora
6,449 people
C 1 violation
City of Abilene
6,468 people
C 3 violations
City of Ulysses
6,410 people
B 0 violations
City of Pratt
6,573 people
D 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,308
Radon Mitigation $1,000
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $25
Total Estimated Cost $2,833

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

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 $2,833 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Johnson Company Rwd 7 (EPA ID: KS2009104) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 6,457 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 11 communities.

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

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 Johnson Company Rwd 7 (KS2009104) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson Company Rwd 7 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Johnson Company Rwd 7 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Johnson Company Rwd 7 serve?

Johnson Company Rwd 7 serves approximately 6,457 people across 12 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Johnson Company Rwd 7 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
261
Detections
1
Latest sample
2/10/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.1 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
3,253
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
125
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 6,457
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Johnson Company Rwd 7 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Johnson Company Rwd 7 serve?
Johnson Company Rwd 7 serves approximately 6,457 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Johnson Company Rwd 7's water source?
Johnson Company Rwd 7 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Johnson Company Rwd 7's service area?
The Johnson Company Rwd 7 service area has a median household income of $104,226. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Johnson Company Rwd 7 get its water?
Johnson Company Rwd 7'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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