Monitoring Violations KS

Mcpherson Company Rwd 4

EPA ID: KS2011305 · 636 people served · 4 ZIP codes

EPA compliance records for Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 show 1 unresolved violation — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 636 people.

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

C · 68
Avg Safety Score
636
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0033 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$175K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$83,099
Median Household Income
20,221
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 serves a community with a median household income of $83,099 and an estimated 20,221 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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 4'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
18th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in McPherson 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

76 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

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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 $900
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 (EPA ID: KS2011305) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 636 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (68/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved

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 sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
67443 0.0033 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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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

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 Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 (KS2011305) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 water safe to drink?

Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 serve?

Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 serves approximately 636 people across 4 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 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
244
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: 636
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 4 safe to drink?
Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 has a C safety grade based on 1 recorded violation. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Mcpherson Company Rwd 4'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 Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 serve?
Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 serves approximately 636 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Mcpherson Company Rwd 4's water source?
Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mcpherson Company Rwd 4's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0033 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mcpherson Company Rwd 4's service area?
The Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 service area has a median household income of $83,099. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mcpherson Company Rwd 4 get its water?
Mcpherson Company Rwd 4'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. 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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