Monitoring Violations KS

Lyon Company Rwd 3

EPA ID: KS2011113 · 479 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Since the flagged events, Lyon Company Rwd 3 resolved all 2 violations — compliant today, 479 residents served.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
479
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$85K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lyon Company Rwd 3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$72,980
Median Household Income
31,939
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lyon Company Rwd 3 serves a community with a median household income of $72,980 and an estimated 31,939 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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

Lyon Company Rwd 3'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
8th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
12th
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

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lyon Company Rwd 3 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

B 6 violations
0 violations
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C 12 violations
City of Cedar Vale
475 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,300
Lead Pipe Replacement $810
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,710

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 $2,710 (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 3 (EPA ID: KS2011113) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 479 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
66865 0.0011 mg/L No N/A

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.

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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 3 (KS2011113) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyon Company Rwd 3 water safe to drink?

Lyon Company Rwd 3 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Lyon Company Rwd 3 serve?

Lyon Company Rwd 3 serves approximately 479 people across 6 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Lyon Company Rwd 3 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:

1
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
121
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: 479
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

Is water from Lyon Company Rwd 3 safe to drink?
Lyon Company Rwd 3 earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Lyon Company Rwd 3's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants 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 3 serve?
Lyon Company Rwd 3 serves approximately 479 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Lyon Company Rwd 3's water source?
Lyon Company Rwd 3 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lyon Company Rwd 3's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lyon Company Rwd 3's service area?
The Lyon Company Rwd 3 service area has a median household income of $72,980. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lyon Company Rwd 3 get its water?
Lyon Company Rwd 3'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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