Water System Report KS

City of Windom

EPA ID: KS2011314 · 93 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, City of Windom has stayed completely violation-free for its 93 residents.

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

93
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$108K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,583
Median Household Income
362
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Windom serves a community with a median household income of $64,583 and an estimated 362 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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

City of Windom'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
20th
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

68 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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 $1,200
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.

System Overview

City of Windom, (EPA ID: KS2011314) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 93 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67491 in Windom.

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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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 Windom (KS2011314) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Windom water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Windom serve?

City of Windom serves approximately 93 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Windom 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
72
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 93
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 Windom 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 Windom serve?
City of Windom serves approximately 93 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Windom's water source?
City of Windom draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Windom's service area?
The City of Windom service area has a median household income of $64,583. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Windom get its water?
City of Windom'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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