Water System Report KS

Mcpherson Company Rwd 1

EPA ID: KS2011301 · 176 people served · 3 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 show an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 176 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
176
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$68,548
Median Household Income
1,927
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
57th
Energy Burden Percentile
88%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $68,548 and an estimated 1,927 residents across its service area. Approximately 88% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mcpherson Company Rwd 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Saline County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

84 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 99% 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 Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2011301) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 176 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
67476 0.0005 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 (KS2011301) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 serve?

Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 176 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
0
Unknown Material
85
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: Did not report any required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 176
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 Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 safe to drink?
Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 serve?
Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 176 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mcpherson Company Rwd 1's water source?
Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mcpherson Company Rwd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mcpherson Company Rwd 1's service area?
The Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 service area has a median household income of $68,548. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mcpherson Company Rwd 1 get its water?
Mcpherson Company Rwd 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

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