Monitoring Violations KS

City of Spivey

EPA ID: KS2009504 · 59 people served · 1 ZIP code

Right now, City of Spivey shows 5 EPA violations marked active and unresolved — the provider continues to supply approximately 59 residents while each finding awaits closure.

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

C · 56
Avg Safety Score
59
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0049 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$65K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$85,278
Median Household Income
322
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Spivey serves a community with a median household income of $85,278 and an estimated 322 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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

City of Spivey'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

About 1% of homes in Kingman 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

84 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 Spivey compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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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.

Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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 Spivey, (EPA ID: KS2009504) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 59 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67142 in Spivey.

Average Home Safety Score: C (56/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

6 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring 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 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
67142 0.0049 mg/L No N/A

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.

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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 Spivey (KS2009504) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Spivey water safe to drink?

City of Spivey has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does City of Spivey serve?

City of Spivey serves approximately 59 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Spivey 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
46
Unknown Material
1
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 59
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

Is water from City of Spivey safe to drink?
City of Spivey has a C safety grade based on 6 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of Spivey'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 Spivey serve?
City of Spivey serves approximately 59 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Spivey's water source?
City of Spivey draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Spivey's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0049 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Spivey's service area?
The City of Spivey service area has a median household income of $85,278. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Spivey get its water?
City of Spivey'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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