Current Noncompliance KS

Mcpherson Company Rwd 6

EPA ID: KS2011315 ยท 565 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 (KS2011315): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Not yet resolved: 1 EPA violation at Mcpherson Company Rwd 6, affecting about 565 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

565
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$174K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,013
Median Household Income
10,157
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 serves a community with a median household income of $71,013 and an estimated 10,157 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mcpherson Company Rwd 6'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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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 $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,800 (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 6 (EPA ID: KS2011315) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 565 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0014 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 (KS2011315) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 serve?

Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 serves approximately 565 people across 4 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mcpherson Company Rwd 6's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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 3 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 Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 serve?
Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 serves approximately 565 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Mcpherson Company Rwd 6's water source?
Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mcpherson Company Rwd 6's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mcpherson Company Rwd 6's service area?
The Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 service area has a median household income of $71,013. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mcpherson Company Rwd 6 get its water?
Mcpherson Company Rwd 6'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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