Current Noncompliance KS

Marion Company Rwd 4

EPA ID: KS2011511 ยท 1,398 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Marion Company Rwd 4 (KS2011511): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for Marion Company Rwd 4 - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 1,398 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,398
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00203 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,844
Median Household Income
17,626
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marion Company Rwd 4 serves a community with a median household income of $68,844 and an estimated 17,626 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% 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

Marion 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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Marion Company Rwd 4 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

Douglas Company Rwd 1
1,400 people
0 violations
11 violations
Marshall Company Rwd 3
1,388 people
0 violations
City of Kinsley
1,417 people
7 violations
Sumner Company Rwd 5
1,429 people
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $867
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,167

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 $2,167 (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

Marion Company Rwd 4 (EPA ID: KS2011511) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,398 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 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: 1 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
February 21, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00203 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Marion Company Rwd 4 (KS2011511) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion Company Rwd 4 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 Marion Company Rwd 4 serve?

Marion Company Rwd 4 serves approximately 1,398 people across 9 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Marion Company Rwd 4 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Marion Company Rwd 4's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 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 Marion Company Rwd 4 serve?
Marion Company Rwd 4 serves approximately 1,398 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Marion Company Rwd 4's water source?
Marion Company Rwd 4 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Marion Company Rwd 4's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00203 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Marion Company Rwd 4's service area?
The Marion Company Rwd 4 service area has a median household income of $68,844. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Marion Company Rwd 4 get its water?
Marion 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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

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Marion Company Rwd 4 (EPA ID: KS2011511) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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