City of Hillsboro
EPA ID: KS2011505 · 2,740 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Hillsboro (KS2011505): 5 violations on record since 2021. Past violations at City of Hillsboro total 5, all marked resolved; it supplies 2,740 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Hillsboro Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Hillsboro have a median household income of $73,172 and about 3,849 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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?
City of Hillsboro'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
City of Hillsboro, (EPA ID: KS2011505) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 2,740 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | 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 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0033 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for City of Hillsboro (KS2011505) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Hillsboro water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Hillsboro; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Hillsboro serve?
City of Hillsboro serves approximately 2,740 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kansas.
Where does City of Hillsboro get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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