Water System Report KS

Miami Company Rwd 3

EPA ID: KS2012104 · 2,435 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Miami Company Rwd 3 recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 2,435 people.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
2,435
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0036 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$202K
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 9 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Miami Company Rwd 3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$68,447
Median Household Income
34,704
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
44th
Poverty Percentile
69th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Miami Company Rwd 3 serves a community with a median household income of $68,447 and an estimated 34,704 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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 3'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
26th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
26th
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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

B 5 violations
C 2 violations
City of Girard,
2,497 people
B 12 violations
C 22 violations
Douglas Company Rwd 5
2,500 people
B 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,000
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $250
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $1,875

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,875 (one-time) vs. $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 3 (EPA ID: KS2012104) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 2,435 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
66072 0.0036 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: 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 Miami Company Rwd 3 (KS2012104) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miami Company Rwd 3 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Miami Company Rwd 3 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Miami Company Rwd 3 serve?

Miami Company Rwd 3 serves approximately 2,435 people across 8 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Miami Company Rwd 3 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
761
Unknown Material
302
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: Reported some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,435
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 Miami Company Rwd 3 safe to drink?
Miami Company Rwd 3 earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Miami Company Rwd 3 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Miami Company Rwd 3 serve?
Miami Company Rwd 3 serves approximately 2,435 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Miami Company Rwd 3's water source?
Miami Company Rwd 3 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Miami Company Rwd 3's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0036 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Miami Company Rwd 3's service area?
The Miami Company Rwd 3 service area has a median household income of $68,447. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Miami Company Rwd 3 get its water?
Miami Company Rwd 3'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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