Water System Report KS

Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13

EPA ID: KS2010711 · 1 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1 resident continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

1
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$152K
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 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$59,040
Median Household Income
4,955
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 serves a community with a median household income of $59,040 and an estimated 4,955 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 32% 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

Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% 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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $450
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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 $1,700 (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

Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 (EPA ID: KS2010711) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 (KS2010711) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 serve?

Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 serves approximately 1 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 serve?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 serves approximately 1 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13's water source?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13's service area?
The Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 service area has a median household income of $59,040. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13 get its water?
Public Wholesale Water Supply District 13'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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