Water System Report KS

City of Lacygne

EPA ID: KS2010703 · 1,119 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, City of Lacygne has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 1,119 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

1,119
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$165K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,413
Median Household Income
3,527
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Lacygne serves a community with a median household income of $59,413 and an estimated 3,527 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% 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

City of Lacygne'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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. 1 detection 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

City of Elwood
1,114 people
B 1 violation
C 2 violations
0 violations
City of Conway Springs
1,106 people
0 violations
City of Rossville
1,099 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
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:

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 $1,200 (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

City of Lacygne, (EPA ID: KS2010703) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,119 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66040 in Lacygne.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Lacygne (KS2010703) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Lacygne water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Lacygne has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Lacygne serve?

City of Lacygne serves approximately 1,119 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Lacygne 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
34
Galvanized — Replacement Required
19
Unknown Material
284
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,119
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?
City of Lacygne meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Lacygne serve?
City of Lacygne serves approximately 1,119 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Lacygne's water source?
City of Lacygne draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Lacygne's service area?
The City of Lacygne service area has a median household income of $59,413. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Lacygne get its water?
City of Lacygne'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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