Current Noncompliance KS

Lyon Company Rwd 5

EPA ID: KS2011107 ยท 1,310 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lyon Company Rwd 5 (KS2011107): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Compliance tracking for Lyon Company Rwd 5 shows 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 1,310 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,310
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$103K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lyon Company Rwd 5 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,698
Median Household Income
30,991
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lyon Company Rwd 5 serves a community with a median household income of $72,698 and an estimated 30,991 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lyon Company Rwd 5'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lyon Company Rwd 5 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

Russell Company Rwd 3
1,300 people
3 violations
Republic Company Rwd 2
1,293 people
12 violations
City of Yates Center
1,335 people
32 violations
Sedgwick Company Rwd 1
1,275 people
4 violations
City of Wathena
1,242 people
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $700
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $100
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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Lyon Company Rwd 5 (EPA ID: KS2011107) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,310 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0015 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Lyon Company Rwd 5 (KS2011107) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyon Company Rwd 5 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Lyon Company Rwd 5 serve?

Lyon Company Rwd 5 serves approximately 1,310 people across 6 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Lyon Company Rwd 5 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lyon Company Rwd 5's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lyon Company Rwd 5 serve?
Lyon Company Rwd 5 serves approximately 1,310 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Lyon Company Rwd 5's water source?
Lyon Company Rwd 5 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lyon Company Rwd 5's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lyon Company Rwd 5's service area?
The Lyon Company Rwd 5 service area has a median household income of $72,698. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lyon Company Rwd 5 get its water?
Lyon Company Rwd 5'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lyon Company Rwd 5 (KS): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2011107/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Lyon Company Rwd 5 (EPA ID: KS2011107) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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