Monitoring Violations KS

Marion Company Rwd 1

EPA ID: KS2011510 · 780 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Beyond the 5 historical violations on Marion Company Rwd 1's EPA record, nothing remains open — the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 780 residents.

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

D · 49
Avg Safety Score
780
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$87K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$71,113
Median Household Income
2,735
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marion Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $71,113 and an estimated 2,735 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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

Marion 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
22th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

95 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Marion Company Rwd 1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $750
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,950 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Marion Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2011510) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 780 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (49/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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
67438 0.0015 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: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Marion Company Rwd 1 (KS2011510) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?

Marion Company Rwd 1 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Marion Company Rwd 1 serve?

Marion Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 780 people across 4 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Marion 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
268
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 780
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 Marion Company Rwd 1 safe to drink?
Marion Company Rwd 1 has a D safety grade based on 5 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Marion Company Rwd 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform 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 Marion Company Rwd 1 serve?
Marion Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 780 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Marion Company Rwd 1's water source?
Marion Company Rwd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Marion Company Rwd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Marion Company Rwd 1's service area?
The Marion Company Rwd 1 service area has a median household income of $71,113. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Marion Company Rwd 1 get its water?
Marion 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Marion Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2011510) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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