Health Violations Found KS 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Miami Company Rwd 2

EPA ID: KS2012101 · 10,311 people served · 11 ZIP codes

Miami Company Rwd 2 shows 2 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 10,311 people.

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

B · 80
Avg Safety Score
10,311
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0055 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$230K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Miami Company Rwd 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$82,966
Median Household Income
54,009
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
34th
Poverty Percentile
57th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Miami Company Rwd 2 serves a community with a median household income of $82,966 and an estimated 54,009 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Miami Company Rwd 2'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
29th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Miami 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Miami Company Rwd 2 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

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.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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

Fecal Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

City of Atchison
10,694 people
C 4 violations
City of Parsons,
9,479 people
C 8 violations
City of Haysville
11,315 people
B 0 violations
City of Augusta
9,267 people
C 2 violations
City of Winfield
11,726 people
B 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,173
Radon Mitigation $618
PFAS Treatment $364
Water Filtration $164
Total Estimated Cost $2,318

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.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,318 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Miami Company Rwd 2 (EPA ID: KS2012101) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 10,311 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 11 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (80/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 27, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring 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 Treatment Failure 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 Yes
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 1 Yes
E. coli Microbiological 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
66042 0.0055 mg/L No N/A
66026 0.0024 mg/L No N/A
66036 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
66071 0.0012 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 10 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 Miami Company Rwd 2 (KS2012101) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miami Company Rwd 2 water safe to drink?

Miami Company Rwd 2 has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Miami Company Rwd 2 serve?

Miami Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 10,311 people across 11 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Miami Company Rwd 2 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
87
Detections
1
Latest sample
2/10/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 8.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 8.4 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
4,457
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 10,311
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Miami Company Rwd 2 safe to drink?
Miami Company Rwd 2 earns a B safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Miami Company Rwd 2's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Miami Company Rwd 2 serve?
Miami Company Rwd 2 serves approximately 10,311 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Miami Company Rwd 2's water source?
Miami Company Rwd 2 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Miami Company Rwd 2's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0055 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Miami Company Rwd 2's service area?
The Miami Company Rwd 2 service area has a median household income of $82,966. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Miami Company Rwd 2 get its water?
Miami Company Rwd 2'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Miami Company Rwd 2 (EPA ID: KS2012101) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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