Current Noncompliance KS

Marion Company Rwd 4

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Marion Company Rwd 4 (KS2011511): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marion Company Rwd 4 has 1 EPA violation listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 1,398 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,398
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$68,844
Median Household Income
17,626
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
14%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Marion Company Rwd 4 have a median household income of $68,844 and about 17,626 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2022 Lead and Copper 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
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No 2026-06-30

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

9 of 9 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 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Marion Company Rwd 4? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Marion Company Rwd 4 have a median household income of $68,844 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Marion Company Rwd 4 (KS): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2011511/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

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

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