Water System Report KS

City of Hartford

EPA ID: KS2011111 · 356 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — City of Hartford, 356 residents served.

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

356
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$85K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,646
Median Household Income
953
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Hartford serves a community with a median household income of $83,646 and an estimated 953 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Hartford'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

About 0% of homes in Lyon 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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 Hartford, (EPA ID: KS2011111) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 356 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 66854 in Hartford.

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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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 Hartford (KS2011111) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Hartford water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Hartford serve?

City of Hartford serves approximately 356 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Hartford 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
189
Unknown Material
84
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 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 356
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 Hartford 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 Hartford serve?
City of Hartford serves approximately 356 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Hartford's water source?
City of Hartford 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 Hartford's service area?
The City of Hartford service area has a median household income of $83,646. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Hartford get its water?
City of Hartford'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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