Monitoring Violations KS

Labette Company Rwd 7

EPA ID: KS2009912 · 540 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Federal data shows 2 unresolved violations at Labette Company Rwd 7 — roughly 540 residents in the service area.

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

B · 77
Avg Safety Score
540
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$98K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2023) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$57,319
Median Household Income
17,264
Service Area Population
65%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Labette Company Rwd 7 serves a community with a median household income of $57,319 and an estimated 17,264 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 65% 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?

Surface Water

Labette 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
13th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Labette 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

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 83% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Labette Company Rwd 7 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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.

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

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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C 0 violations
City of Fowler
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553 people
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C 3 violations
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,150

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 $1,150 (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

Labette Company Rwd 7 (EPA ID: KS2009912) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 540 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)

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
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 25, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 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
67354 0.0014 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

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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 Labette Company Rwd 7 (KS2009912) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Labette Company Rwd 7 water safe to drink?

Labette Company Rwd 7 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Labette Company Rwd 7 serve?

Labette Company Rwd 7 serves approximately 540 people across 4 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Labette Company Rwd 7 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
0
Unknown Material
245
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: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 540
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 Labette Company Rwd 7 safe to drink?
Labette Company Rwd 7 earns a B safety grade with 6 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Labette Company Rwd 7's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Labette Company Rwd 7 serve?
Labette Company Rwd 7 serves approximately 540 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Labette Company Rwd 7's water source?
Labette Company Rwd 7 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Labette Company Rwd 7's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Labette Company Rwd 7's service area?
The Labette Company Rwd 7 service area has a median household income of $57,319. EPA EJScreen data classifies 65% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Labette Company Rwd 7 get its water?
Labette 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Labette Company Rwd 7 (EPA ID: KS2009912) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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