Water System Report KS

Leavenworth Company Rwd 7

EPA ID: KS2010320 · 3,000 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 3,000 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

3,000
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$289K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$94,466
Median Household Income
62,452
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
38th
Poverty Percentile
56th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 serves a community with a median household income of $94,466 and an estimated 62,452 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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

Leavenworth Company Rwd 7'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
44th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
36th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Leavenworth 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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. 2 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

Douglas Company Rwd 4
3,000 people
0 violations
Harvey Company Rwd 1
3,000 people
C 11 violations
City of Ellsworth
2,992 people
0 violations
Franklin Company Rwd 6
2,960 people
B 21 violations
City of Kingman
3,062 people
C 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $960
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,260

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 $2,260 (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

Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 (EPA ID: KS2010320) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 3,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 (KS2010320) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 serve?

Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 serves approximately 3,000 people across 5 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 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
726
Unknown Material
416
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,000
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

Should I use a water filter?
Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 serve?
Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 serves approximately 3,000 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Leavenworth Company Rwd 7's water source?
Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Leavenworth Company Rwd 7's service area?
The Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 service area has a median household income of $94,466. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Leavenworth Company Rwd 7 get its water?
Leavenworth Company Rwd 7'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.
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