Water System Report KS

City of Prescott

EPA ID: KS2010705 · 207 people served · 1 ZIP code

City of Prescott carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 207 residents.

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

207
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,250
Median Household Income
390
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Prescott serves a community with a median household income of $49,250 and an estimated 390 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

City of Prescott'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Linn 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

79 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

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 Lenora
206 people
C 1 violation
B 11 violations
City of Sylvia
210 people
C 32 violations
City of Palco
210 people
0 violations
City of Ford
204 people
D 35 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $900

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 $900 (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 Prescott, (EPA ID: KS2010705) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 207 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66767 in Prescott.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Prescott (KS2010705) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Prescott water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Prescott serve?

City of Prescott serves approximately 207 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Prescott 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
49
Unknown Material
38
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 207
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 Prescott 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 Prescott serve?
City of Prescott serves approximately 207 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Prescott's water source?
City of Prescott 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 Prescott's service area?
The City of Prescott service area has a median household income of $49,250. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Prescott get its water?
City of Prescott'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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