Water System Report KS

City of Mound City

EPA ID: KS2010709 · 678 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at City of Mound City shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 678 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

678
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$140K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,667
Median Household Income
1,428
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Mound City serves a community with a median household income of $58,667 and an estimated 1,428 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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 Mound City'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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Madison,
682 people
D 0 violations
C 2 violations
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671 people
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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.

System Overview

City of Mound City, (EPA ID: KS2010709) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 678 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66056 in Mound City.

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 Mound City (KS2010709) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Mound City water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Mound City serve?

City of Mound City serves approximately 678 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Mound City 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
150
Unknown Material
0
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: 678
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 Mound City 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 Mound City serve?
City of Mound City serves approximately 678 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Mound City's water source?
City of Mound City 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 Mound City's service area?
The City of Mound City service area has a median household income of $58,667. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Mound City get its water?
City of Mound City'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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