Current Noncompliance KS

City of Kingman

EPA ID: KS2009503 ยท 3,062 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Kingman (KS2009503): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, City of Kingman has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 3,062 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,062
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$86K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,134
Median Household Income
3,881
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Kingman serves a community with a median household income of $58,134 and an estimated 3,881 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Kingman'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

73 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Kingman compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

Douglas Company Rwd 4
3,000 people
2 violations
0 violations
Harvey Company Rwd 1
3,000 people
C 0 violations
7 violations
Franklin Company Rwd 6
2,960 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,700

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,700 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

City of Kingman, (EPA ID: KS2009503) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 3,062 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67068 in Kingman.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 mg/L No N/A

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

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

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 City of Kingman (KS2009503) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Kingman water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Kingman serve?

City of Kingman serves approximately 3,062 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Kingman get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Kingman's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Kingman serve?
City of Kingman serves approximately 3,062 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Kingman's water source?
City of Kingman draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Kingman's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Kingman's service area?
The City of Kingman service area has a median household income of $58,134. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Kingman get its water?
City of Kingman'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Kingman (KS): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2009503/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

City of Kingman (EPA ID: KS2009503) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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